Characteristic but Rare Skeletal Scintigraphy Findings in Sickle Cell Disease

Swiss Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Parth Bambhroliya, T. Kishan Subudhi, Subhaditya Basu Subudhi, Girish Kumar Parida Subudhi, P. Sai Sradha Patro, Kanhaiyalal Agrawal
DOI: 10.59667/sjoranm.v28i1.18
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Abstract

Sickle cell disease is associated with recurrent vaso-occlusive episodes leading to a wide spectrum of skeletal complications. We report a case of a 39-year-old male with sickle cell disease who underwent bone scintigraphy for evaluation of right hip pain following bilateral hip arthroplasty. The study demonstrates various characteristic skeletal scintigraphy findings in sickle cell disease and emphasizes the diagnostic value of bone scintigraphy in identifying skeletal manifestations of the disease.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Bone and Joint Diseases Hematological disorders and diagnostics

Publication details

Journal / source
Swiss Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Volume
28
Issue
1
Pages
15–18
Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN