Abstract |
Technetium-99m MIBI was developed as a myocardiac
perfusion imagine agent and has been used effectively
in the detection and post-therapeutic evaluation of
various neoplasm such as thyroid, lung, bone and breast
tumors. As an infrequent findings, Tc-99m MIBI agent
has shown in non-neoplastic pulmonary conditions
including fibroding alveolitis, pulmonary
actinomycosis, active pulmonary sarcoidosis, pulmonary
interstitial fibrosis in progressive systemic sclerosis
and active osteomyelitis. In a recent report conducted
by Cetin Oncel, Tc-99m MIBI imaging is an effective
method in the detection and follow-up of pulmonary
tuberculosis. We have also experienced Tc-99m-MIBI
uptake in active pulmonary tuberculosis incidentally
found in a patient with suspected proliferative
villonodular synovitis of the left ankle. |