The Clinical Use of Fluorine18 in Bone Scanning

Authors

R. A. Gatesi
A. T. Vulpetti
T. L. Kosnik
W. G. Tucker
R. W. Talley

Abstract

Roentgenograms are frequently inadequate in the detection of early osseous metastases. Isotope bone scan is a more sensitive diagnostic procedure. Reported here are findings on 40 patients with known or suspected osseous involvement using the short-lived radionuclide 18F. Comparison with standard roentgenograms and clinical follow-up demonstrated 11 early detections. 18F was found to be a very suitable agent for isotope bone scanning. Ilustrative cases are presented

Recommended Citation

Gatesi, R. A.; Vulpetti, A. T.; Kosnik, T. L.; Tucker, W. G.; and Talley, R. W. (1969) "The Clinical Use of Fluorine18 in Bone Scanning," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 17 : No. 2 , 107-116.
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