Normal bone scintigraphy - pediatric

Case contributed by Ryan Thibodeau
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Intermittent fevers and body aches. Evaluate for inflammatory bone process.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
Nuclear medicine

There is symmetrical radiotracer uptake along the large joints which is consistent with growth plate uptake and is compatible with the patient's age. There is no abnormal radiotracer activity noted within appendicular and axial skeleton.

There is normal excretion of radiotracer by bilateral kidneys and bladder.

Case Discussion

This is a normal bone scintigraphy in a pediatric patient.

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