TABLE 2

Causes of Abnormal Diffuse Hepatic Activity with Radiolabeled Diphosphonate

Residual radioactivity from previous colloid scan
Excessive aluminum ion from generator
Excessive serum aluminum
Excessive hydrolyzed-reduced 99mTc-MDP forming radiocolloids
Injection of radioiodinated contrast medium following bone-agent injection
Hepatic necrosis
Metastatic calcification
Amyloid
Conditions of iron therapy and iron overload