Usefulness of 99mTc-Methylene Diphosphonate Scintigraphy in Nephrocalcinosis

Abnormally increased uptake of Tc-methylene diphosphonate in the kidney parenchyma was found in a patient with acutely exacerbated sarcoidosis. The findings could be related to active sites of nephrocalcinosis.

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Published in:Clinical nuclear medicine 1979-08, Vol.4 (8), p.333-334
Main Authors: BOSSUYT, A, VERBEELEN, D, JONCKHEER, M H, SIX, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Diphosphonates
Female
Humans
Nephrocalcinosis - diagnostic imaging
Radionuclide Imaging
Sarcoidosis - diagnostic imaging
Technetium
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Summary:Abnormally increased uptake of Tc-methylene diphosphonate in the kidney parenchyma was found in a patient with acutely exacerbated sarcoidosis. The findings could be related to active sites of nephrocalcinosis.
ISSN:0363-9762
1536-0229
DOI:10.1097/00003072-197908000-00005