Bone scintigraphy in the initial staging of patients with renal-cell carcinoma: concise communication

Journal Article · Wed Feb 29 23:00:00 EST 1984 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5014278

Rosen, P R; Murphy, K G

The records of 40 consecutive patients who received bone scintigraphy in conjunction with the initial evaluation and staging of renal-cell carcinoma were reviewed to determine the role of bone imaging in this clinical context. Bone scintigrams were positive in three out of 40 patients at the time of diagnosis. In view of the low yield of bone imaging, it appears that routine scintigraphy is unwarranted in the absence of skeletal symptoms before the diagnosis of renal lesions. The presence of a positive bone image did not alter the indication for nephrectomy.

• Research Organization: Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, TX
• OSTI ID: 5014278
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 25:3; ISSN JNMEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BODY
CARCINOMAS
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DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
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KIDNEYS
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NUCLEI
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC PHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS
ORGANS
PATIENTS
PHOSPHONATES
RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING
RADIOISOTOPES
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SKELETON
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TECHNETIUM ISOTOPES
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