Scintigraphic findings of osteomyelitis after intraosseous infusion in a child

Clin Nucl Med. 1994 Apr;19(4):307-8. doi: 10.1097/00003072-199404000-00006.

Abstract

A case of unilateral tibial osteomyelitis in a 20-month-old child after bilateral intraosseous infusion (IOI) needle placement is presented. A review of the indications, potential complications, and scan findings is discussed. This case also shows the lack of significant uptake in the noninfected side, suggesting that a three-phase bone scan is of value in differentiating reactive bone from infected bone in patients with IOI.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infusions, Intraosseous / adverse effects*
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Osteomyelitis / etiology*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Shock, Septic / drug therapy
  • Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Technetium Tc 99m Medronate