Case Author(s): J. Wallis, M.D. , 11/15/95 . Rating: #D1, #Q2
Diagnosis: Normal bone scintigraphy
Brief history:
Evaluate for metastatic disease
Images:
Anterior and posterior whole body images
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Full history/Diagnosis is available below
Diagnosis: Normal bone scintigraphy
Full history:
The patient is status post lumpectomy for breast carcinoma,
and is being evaluated for metastatic disease.
Radiopharmaceutical:
20 mCi Tc-99m MDP, iv
Findings:
Normal exam. The focus of increased activity in the arm is due to slight
extravesation of tracer at the injection site.
ACR Codes and Keywords:
References and General Discussion of Bone Scintigraphy (Anatomic field:Skeletal System, Category:Normal, Technique, Congenital Anomaly)
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Case number: bs044
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