Increased Tc-99m-sodium medronate accumulation in renal carcinoma.
Technetium-99m-sodium medronate is commonly used for skeletal imaging. Renal excretion allows evaluation of the kidneys. Renal masses present as areas of diminished activity. In the cases described, a renal carcinoma showed increased radionuclide accumulation, probably because of extensive tumor calcification.
D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013667:Technetium / Q000378:metabolism*; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
D004164:Diphosphonates; D013667:Technetium; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate