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False-positive radionuclide venography caused by distended urinary bladder
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago 60612.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|January 1, 1990
Summary
A distended urinary bladder can mimic deep vein thrombosis, leading to a false-positive radionuclide venogram in patients with a history of prostate cancer. This case highlights the importance of considering bladder distension in diagnostic imaging.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Prostatic carcinoma is a common malignancy in older men.
- Lower extremity swelling can indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious vascular condition.
- Radionuclide venography is a diagnostic tool used to assess venous blood flow.