Utility of combined 99mTc-phosphate and /sup 67/Ga imaging in diagnosis of septic arthritis
Journal Article
·
· Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
A case of septic arthritis diagnosed by combined 99m Tc-phosphate and /sup 67/Ga imaging, which preceded positive cultures of the infecting organism, is presented. A previously healthy 10-year-old girl complained of pain in the left hip with persistent fever. Initial laboratory studies showed a normal white cell count and negative blood cultures. A septic process was not confirmed. Blood flow studies and bone images with 99mTc-phosphate showed markedly increased perfusion in the left hip joint without extension to bone. Subsequent /sup 67/Ga images revealed a marked increase in radioactivity in the same region, indicating the presence of a septic process. Serial blood cultures and arthrocentesis showed Staphylococcus aureus. The patient improved on antibiotics.
- Research Organization:
- Kanazawa Univ., Kanazawa City, Japan
- OSTI ID:
- 5062754
- Journal Information:
- Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN CNMED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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