Other imaging findings to facilitate accurate diagnosis of malignant necrotizing<unk>  externa includes Technetium-99m and Gallium Citrate Ga 67 scintigraphical nuclear imaging. Tc-99m analysis will demonstrate activity of osteoblast cells that are indicative of infection from malignant<unk>  externa. Gallium Citrate Ga 67 scans will reveal the extent of the spread of malignant<unk>  externa infection by measuring the response of macrophages and reticular endothelial system in the areas of inflammation in the affected areas. Gallium Citrate Ga 67 is preferred to Technetium-99m for scintigraphic scans due to the tendency of Tc-99m to be overly sensitive to osteoblast activity, often resulting in false positive results, as well as displaying positive results after the infection is treated.
Otitis externa other imaging findings
Otitis media other imaging findings
Appendicitis other imaging findings
Plummer-Vinson syndrome other imaging findings
Otitis externa risk factors
Q fever risk factors
Otitis externa differential diagnosis
Mastitis other imaging findings