Technetium-99m-diphosphonate accumulation in amyloid

J Nucl Med. 1975 Mar;16(3):238-40.

Abstract

A well-documented case of multiple myeloma complicated by histologically demonstrable amyloidosis is presented. Technetium-99m-diphosphonate in the areas of amyloid deposition about the shoulders and hips is shown. This adds another dimension to the extraosseous sites without demonstrable calcification where accumulation of bone-seeking radiopharmaceutical can be observed. In patients where symmetrical uptake of such agents is noted in the periarticular soft tissue, particularly of the hips and shoulders, amyloidosis must become a diagnostic consideration. This is particularly true in patients presenting with undiagnosed arthralgia.

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / complications
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis*
  • Organophosphonates*
  • Radionuclide Imaging*
  • Technetium

Substances

  • Organophosphonates
  • Technetium