Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy on Bone Scintigraphy

J Nucl Med Technol. 2018 Jun;46(2):147-148. doi: 10.2967/jnmt.117.199315. Epub 2017 Nov 10.

Abstract

We present the case report of a patient with a history of lung cancer in whom the typical pattern of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy was seen on bone scintigraphy. We discuss the etiologies, pathophysiology, and management of this entity.

Keywords: bone scan; hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA); lung cancer; molecular imaging; oncology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone and Bones / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoarthropathy, Secondary Hypertrophic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Osteoarthropathy, Secondary Hypertrophic / pathology
  • Radionuclide Imaging