The bone scan in primary care: diagnostic pitfalls.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1992
Abstract
Skeletal scintigraphy (bone scanning) is a useful adjunct in the diagnosis of disease states, such as osteomyelitis, and in the evaluation of occult fractures. Certain conditions can alter the appearance of bone scans, such as age of the patient, prior use of antibiotics, concomitant diseases, and disruption of the vascular supply. Three patients whose clinical problems highlight diagnostic problems with bone scans are discussed.
Volume
5
Issue
1
First Page
63
Last Page
67
ISSN
0893-8652
Published In/Presented At
Keenan, W. F., Jr, Fedullo, L. M., Robb, M. E., & Plotkin, G. R. (1992). The bone scan in primary care: diagnostic pitfalls. The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 5(1), 63–67.
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
1561923
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article