Abnormal 99mTc-MDP uptake in radiation nephritis: A Case Report
Kekilli E, Batı F, Köksal İ, Köroğlu R, Aluçlu Ma, Subaşı V
DOI: 10.5455/medscience.2012.01.125-130 · Page: 125-130 · 49 Views · 0 Downloads · 0 Citations
Abstract
Abstract
The radiation nephritis is a long-term degenerative injury involving nephron and mesangium after radiation exposure. 51 year-old male patient who underwent gastric surgery due to adenocarcinoma 18 months ago and had postoperative chemo-radiotherapy using FUFA Mayo Clinic regimen after surgical resection of gastric cancer. After one year from end of the radiation therapy, bone scan showed markedly increased 99mTc-MDP uptake in the upper pole of the left kidney.
Keywords : radiation nephritis; bone; scintigraphy