Bone scintigraphy for neonatal osteomyelitis: simulation by extravasation of intravenous calcium

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.135.1.7360958· OSTI ID:5179988

Balsam, D; Goldfarb, C R; Stringer, B; Farruggia, S

Intravenously administered calcium gluconate has become increasingly popular in the treatment of neonatal tetany. Occasionally, extravasation results in cellulitis, leading to a clinical diagnosis of superimposed osteomyelitis. Osseous scintigraphy, as the accepted modality in the early detection of osteomyelitis, would tend to be used in this circumstance. This case illustrates a false-positive result, probably due to soft-tissue calcification.

• Research Organization: Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
• OSTI ID: 5179988
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 135:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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