Abnormal Tc-99m-methylene diphosphonate accumulation in the kidneys of children with sickle cell disease.
Increased uptake of Tc-99m-methylene diphosphonate occurs in the kidneys of children with sickle cell disease. The abnormal kidney uptake is not related to clinically altered renal function. The exact mechanism of tracer accumulation has not been established.
D000293:Adolescent; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004164:Diphosphonates; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013667:Technetium
D004164:Diphosphonates; D013667:Technetium