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Calciphylaxis on bone scan: correlation between molecular and cross-sectional findings

Calciphylaxis is a rare devastating medical condition commonly associated with end-stage renal disease and characterized by extensive microvascular calcifications. We describe a case of calciphylaxis presenting on Tc-99m MDP bone scan imaging with asymmetric radiotracer uptake within the lower extre...

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Autores principales: Itani, Malak, Matesan, Manuela, Behnia, Sanaz, Elojeimy, Saeed
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5310540/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28228905
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2016.11.027
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Sumario:Calciphylaxis is a rare devastating medical condition commonly associated with end-stage renal disease and characterized by extensive microvascular calcifications. We describe a case of calciphylaxis presenting on Tc-99m MDP bone scan imaging with asymmetric radiotracer uptake within the lower extremities corresponding to extensive soft tissue calcifications on Computed tomography. Familiarity with the classic clinical presentation and imaging features of this rare entity may help its early identification and treatment.