Iatrogenic Lung Microembolism Resulted in Extraosseous Uptake of 99mTc-MDP

A 61-year-old woman diagnosed with left breast cancer underwent a bone scan for the evaluation of possible bone metastases. Multiple foci of elevated activity were noticed in the spine and pelvis. In addition, a focus of intense activity was observed in the right lung on the SPECT/CT images without corresponding anatomic abnormality.
Source: Clinical Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Tags: Interesting Images Source Type: research