Unusual site of extraosseous uptake of Tc 99m-HMDP due to subcutaneous heparin injections: report of two cases

The soft tissue uptake of 99mTc-hydroxymethylene diphosphonate (99mTc-HMDP) due to subcutaneous injections of heparin calcium is reported in two patients with osteosarcoma. This uptake occurs in an unusual site, i.e. the shoulders and the anterior and posterior compartments of the upper arms.

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Published in:European Journal of Nuclear Medicine 1989-10, Vol.15 (10), p.670-672
Main Authors: AMICO, S, LUCAS, P, LIEHN, J.-C, VALEYRE, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Arm
Biological and medical sciences
Contrast media. Radiopharmaceuticals
Femoral Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Heparin - administration & dosage
Heparin - therapeutic use
Humans
Injections, Subcutaneous
Male
Medical sciences
Osteosarcoma - diagnostic imaging
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Radionuclide Imaging
Technetium Tc 99m Medronate - pharmacokinetics
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Summary:The soft tissue uptake of 99mTc-hydroxymethylene diphosphonate (99mTc-HMDP) due to subcutaneous injections of heparin calcium is reported in two patients with osteosarcoma. This uptake occurs in an unusual site, i.e. the shoulders and the anterior and posterior compartments of the upper arms.
ISSN:0340-6997
1619-7089
DOI:10.1007/BF00251682