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Neonatal osteomyelitis examined by bone scintigraphy

Conference · · Radiology; (United States)
OSTI ID:6444810
Thirty-three infants less than six weeks of age and suspected of having osteomyelitis were examined by bone scintigraphy. Each of the 25 sites of proved osteomyelitis in 15 individuals demonstrated abnormal radionuclide localization. Ten additional scintigraphically positive but radiographically normal sites were detected. Optimal quality scintigrams of the growth plate complex and osteomyelitis in neonates appeared similar to those in older children. All neonates suspected of having osteomyelitis should be studied with bone scintigraphy following initial radiographs.
Research Organization:
Northwestern Univ. Medical School, Chicago, IL
OSTI ID:
6444810
Report Number(s):
CONF-8311191-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Journal Volume: 152:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English