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SPECT/CT confirms metastatic pulmonary calcification on bone scintigraphy: Directing management in a dialysis patient

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Tc-MDP bone scintigraphy with SPECT/CT in a 52-year-old man with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. The patient presented with bone pain and mild cough, and had severe biochemical derangements of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder. This definitive objective evidence directly prompted immediate escalation of medical therapy. The case highlights the pivotal role of functional imaging in both diagnosing this condition and catalyzing aggressive clinical management.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2026.07.117

Authors: Xin Su, Weigang Li, Jin He, Haijun Wang

Institutions: Gansu Provincial Hospital, Dingxi City People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600