Vol 8, No 1 (2005)
Brief communication
Published online: 2005-06-21
The usefulness of bone scannning for the diagnosis and evaluation of otogenic skull base osteomyelitis. A description of three cases
Nucl. Med. Rev 2005;8(1):47-50.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim of this report was to assess the usefulness
of bone scanning in the diagnosis and evaluation of the
skull base osteomyelitis.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Bone scanning was performed in three male patients with otogenic skull base osteomyelitis, aged 65–84 years utilizing Tc99m-MDP and dual-head gamma camera.
RESULTS: In one case, bone scanning played a crucial role in establishing the diagnosis. In two cases, it provided confirmed MRI results. CT scanning was negative in two cases.
CONCLUSIONS: Bone scans may give valuable information for establishing the diagnosis and assessing the severity of this disease, and add complementary physiological information to radiological imaging.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Bone scanning was performed in three male patients with otogenic skull base osteomyelitis, aged 65–84 years utilizing Tc99m-MDP and dual-head gamma camera.
RESULTS: In one case, bone scanning played a crucial role in establishing the diagnosis. In two cases, it provided confirmed MRI results. CT scanning was negative in two cases.
CONCLUSIONS: Bone scans may give valuable information for establishing the diagnosis and assessing the severity of this disease, and add complementary physiological information to radiological imaging.
Keywords: bone scanskull base osteomyelitismalignant external otitis
