THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF 99MTC-MDP BONE SCINTIGRAPHY IN DETECTING WIDESPREAD EXTRA-OSSEOUS METASTASES IN OSTEOGENIC OSTEOSARCOMA: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW

International Journal of Advanced Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Omar Ait Sahel, M. Aboussaber, Ikram Zahfir, Yassir Benameur, Sn. Oueriagli, A. Doudouh
DOI: 10.21474/ijar01/22693
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Abstract

Background: Osteogenic osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive primary malignant bone tumor with a pronounced propensity for early hematogenous metastasis. While 99mTc Methylene Diphosphonate(99mTc, MDP) bone scintigraphy is a cornerstone for detecting skeletal metastases, its exceptional utility in identifying metabolically active extra-osseous metastases,a hallmark of osteosarcomas osteogenic potential, is a critical but less emphasized application.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Advanced Research
Volume
14
Issue
01
Pages
1551–1555
Publication date
31 January 2026
Language
EN