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"Cold" and "hot" osteomyelitis on bone scintigraphy.

Nir Hod1, Tifha Horne

  • 1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.

Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|October 28, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Bone scintigraphy revealed extensive osteomyelitis and avascular necrosis in a child with septic hip arthritis. The imaging showed absent tracer uptake in the proximal femur, later progressing to increased uptake in the diaphysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Pediatric Rheumatology

Background:

  • Bone scintigraphy is a common diagnostic tool for pediatric hip pain.
  • Septic arthritis can lead to significant bone complications.

Observation:

  • A child with septic hip arthritis presented with unusual bone scan findings.
  • Initial bone scintigraphy showed a complete absence of tracer uptake in the proximal femur.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrated extensive osteomyelitis of the femur.
  • Avascular necrosis of the proximal femur was identified.
  • Later scans showed increased tracer uptake in the femoral diaphysis, sparing the avascular segment.

Implications:

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  • These findings highlight the utility of bone scintigraphy in diagnosing complex pediatric bone infections.
  • The imaging patterns observed can indicate severe complications like osteomyelitis with avascular necrosis.
  • Understanding these scintigraphic patterns is crucial for effective pediatric orthopedic and rheumatologic management.