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Liver Uptake on Bone Scanning: A Diagnostic Algorithm

Sayf Al-katib, Zaid Al-Faham and Helena R. Balon
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology December 2014, jnmt.114.146449; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.114.146449
Sayf Al-katib
Beaumont Health System
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In this report, we present a case of liver uptake seen on a bone scan that was due to diffuse metastatic disease from breast carcinoma. We discuss possible etiologies for the uptake and offer an algorithm to narrow the differential diagnosis.

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  • breast cancer
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Sayf Al-katib, Zaid Al-Faham, Helena R. Balon
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology Dec 2014, jnmt.114.146449; DOI: 10.2967/jnmt.114.146449

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Sayf Al-katib, Zaid Al-Faham, Helena R. Balon
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology Dec 2014, jnmt.114.146449; DOI: 10.2967/jnmt.114.146449
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