title: Proteus syndrome: a case report with bone scintigraphy findings.
abstract: Proteus syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by an asymmetrical overgrowth of skin, bones, muscles, fatty tissues, and blood and lymphatic vessels. We present a case of a six-year-old boy with proteus syndrome who underwent bone scintigraphy for suspected osteomyelitis. Bone scintigraphy ruled out osteomyelitis and suggested cellulitis. In addition, it demonstrated striking characteristic deformities, which need to be emphasized. Knowledge of these findings will avoid misinterpretation of bone scintigraphy in patients with proteus syndrome.
authors: Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors: Bangkim Chandra
authors: BC
authors: Khangembam
authors: Sellam
authors: S
authors: Karunanithi
authors: Punit
authors: P
authors: Sharma
authors: Krishan Kant
authors: KK
authors: Agarwal
authors: Abhinav
authors: A
authors: Singhal
authors: Varun Singh
authors: VS
authors: Dhull
authors: Chandrasekhar
authors: C
authors: Bal
authors: Rakesh
authors: R
authors: Kumar
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016715:Proteus Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate