RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 <sup>99m</sup>Tc-HMPAO–Labeled WBC Scan for the Diagnosis of Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 299
OP 301
DO 10.2967/jnmt.114.138073
VO 42
IS 4
A1 Dailey, Tyler A.
A1 Berven, Michael D.
A1 Vroman, Penny J.
YR 2014
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/42/4/299.abstract
AB The goal of this teaching case study is to demonstrate the novel use of 99mTc-HMPAO-labeled white blood cells (WBCs) in diagnosing chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO). 99mTc-HMPAO-labeled white blood cells were utilized to diagnose CRMO. Classically, CRMO is evaluated scintigraphically using 99mTc-methylene diphosphonate/hydroxymethylene diphosphonate. 99mTc-HMPAO-labeled WBCs were chosen over 111In-labeled WBCs because of the former's improved imaging characteristics and decreased radiation dose. 99mTc-HMPAO-labeled WBCs were successful in diagnosing CRMO. 99mTc-HMPAO-labeled WBC scanning is specific for the diagnosis of CRMO.