Gallium uptake in myositis ossificans. Potential pitfalls in diagnosis

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198704000-00015· OSTI ID:6477044

Salzman, L; Lee, V W; Grant, P

Seven cases of gallium uptake in myositis ossificans are described. Gallium scans are done frequently in paraplegics, quadriplegics, and comatose patients to look for occult infection. It is important to be aware of possible gallium uptake in myositis ossificans, particularly in the extremities, which is frequent in these patients. Gallium uptake may be present prior to any abnormalities seen on plain films or CT scans. It is important to correlate roentgenograms with abnormal gallium scans, particularly in the extremities, to avoid potential pitfalls in diagnosis and prevent unnecessary antibiotic treatment. A bone scan should be obtained whenever possible, particularly when roentgenograms are negative, to confirm the diagnosis.

• Research Organization: Boston Univ. School of Medicine, MA
• OSTI ID: 6477044
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN CNMED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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