title: Calciphylaxis on bone scan: correlation between molecular and cross-sectional findings.
abstract: Calciphylaxis is a rare devastating medical condition commonly associated with end-stage renal disease and characterized by extensive microvascular calcifications. We describe a case of calciphylaxis presenting on Tc-99m MDP bone scan imaging with asymmetric radiotracer uptake within the lower extremities corresponding to extensive soft tissue calcifications on Computed tomography. Familiarity with the classic clinical presentation and imaging features of this rare entity may help its early identification and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 N.E. Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
authors.forename: Malak
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Itani
authors.affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 N.E. Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
authors.forename: Manuela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matesan
authors.affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 N.E. Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
authors.forename: Sanaz
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Behnia
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, MSC 10-5530, University of New Mexico, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.
authors.forename: Saeed
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Elojeimy
keywords: Bone scan; Calcific uremic microangiopathy; Calciphylaxis