Skeletal Scintigraphy: An Introduction

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What is the primary purpose of bone scintigraphy?

To evaluate the distribution of active bone formation in the body

What does multiphase bone scintigraphy usually include?

Blood flow images, immediate images, and delayed images

Which areas are included in whole-body bone scintigraphy?

Anterior and posterior views of the axial skeleton

When are immediate (blood pool or soft tissue phase) images obtained?

<p>Immediately after the flow portion of the study and completed within 10 min after injection of the tracer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to provide as much information as possible to both referring and reporting physicians when using bone scintigraphy?

<p>Due to its non-specificity in making a diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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