Osteoid osteoma simulating osteomyelitis: Differentiation with Tc-99m HIG scintigraphy

Türkölmez Ş., Çayir D., Korkmaz M.

Annals of Nuclear Medicine, vol.20, no.3, pp.217-220, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/bf03027433
  • Journal Name: Annals of Nuclear Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.217-220
  • Keywords: 99mTc HIG scintigraphy, Osteoid osteoma, Osteomyelitis
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No

Abstract

We present a case of osteoid osteoma with a history of mild pain, local swelling and point tenderness on the right lower leg. The diagnosis of osteoid osteoma was difficult due to the atypical clinical history and misleading radiological and bone scan findings. When it is difficult to differentiate an osteoid osteoma from osteomyelitis using CT, MRI or bone scan; HIG scintigraphy can be used to exclude an infection.