Presentation
Intermittent fevers and body aches. Evaluate for inflammatory bone process.
Patient Data
Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Normal bone scintigraphy - pediatric
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There is symmetrical radiotracer uptake along the large joints which is consistent with growth plate uptake and is compatible with the patient's age. There is no abnormal radiotracer activity noted within appendicular and axial skeleton.
There is normal excretion of radiotracer by bilateral kidneys and bladder.
Case Discussion
This is a normal bone scintigraphy in a pediatric patient.