Abstract |
Two cases of secondary syphilis are reported with periostitis as the main presenting feature. Technetium-99m bone scintigraphy was found to be superior to radiography in both defining the extent of involvement and in picking up early lesions.
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Authors | K Veerapen, F E Bruckner, J P Halsey, F Davidson, A Saeed |
Journal | Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
(J R Soc Med)
Vol. 78
Issue 9
Pg. 721-4
(Sep 1985)
ISSN: 0141-0768 [Print] England |
PMID | 4045902
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Bone and Bones
(diagnostic imaging)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Periostitis
(diagnostic imaging, etiology)
- Radionuclide Imaging
- Syphilis
(complications, diagnostic imaging)
- Technetium
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