Abnormal bone marrow distribution following unsuccessful hip replacement: a potential confusion on white cell scanning.
A case is presented in which a grossly abnormal distribution of bone marrow following failed hip replacement would have led to the false diagnosis of osteomyelitis. The value of combining bone marrow scanning with indium white cell scanning in possible osteomyelitis is emphasised.
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Department of Clinical Physics and Radiology, St. Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
D000368:Aged; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007962:Leukocytes; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D007205:Indium Radioisotopes