The value of 99mTc-MDP bone scintigraphy in staging primary lymphoma of bone.

摘要

AIM: To assess the value of (99m)Tc-MDP bone scintigraphy in the staging of primary bone lymphoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirteen staging scintigrams of patients with biopsy proven primary bone lymphoma were reviewed. The number and location of involved sites of disease were documented in each case. RESULTS: Seven out of 13 scintigrams (54%) demonstrated a single site of bone involvement. Six cases (46%) showed multifocal disease, including clinically silent weight-bearing sites. CONCLUSIONS: Bone scintigraphy is a valuable tool in the staging of primary bone lymphoma. It detects multifocal involvement which alters prognosis and possibly treatment. Clinically silent involvement of weight-bearing sites may be detected allowing prophylactic treatment if required.