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Heterotopic ossification mimicking infection. Scintigraphic evaluation.

Authors :
Nagaraj N
Elgazzar AH
Fernandez-Ulloa M
Source :
Clinical nuclear medicine [Clin Nucl Med] 1995 Sep; Vol. 20 (9), pp. 763-6.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Heterotopic ossification is a disorder of unknown etiology characterized by bone formation in the mesenchymal tissues. It occurs most commonly in patients who have had traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or joint trauma or surgery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0363-9762
Volume :
20
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical nuclear medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8521649
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-199509000-00001