Lymph node visualisation: an unusual artefact in the 99mTc-pyrophosphate bone scan

Extraskeletal uptake of tracer, presumably in the lymph nodes, is an uncommon finding in bone scans. It has been seen only when there is extravasation of tracer at the injection site. The phenomenon appears to be the result of colloid formation.

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Published in:European Journal of Nuclear Medicine 1980-04, Vol.5 (2), p.187-188
Main Authors: Chatterton, B E, Vannitamby, M, Cook, D J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bone and Bones - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Diphosphates
Female
Humans
Lymph Nodes - diagnostic imaging
Radionuclide Imaging
Technetium
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Summary:Extraskeletal uptake of tracer, presumably in the lymph nodes, is an uncommon finding in bone scans. It has been seen only when there is extravasation of tracer at the injection site. The phenomenon appears to be the result of colloid formation.
ISSN:0340-6997
1619-7089
DOI:10.1007/BF00252483