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Meliha Korkmaz

Publications and source records attributed to Meliha Korkmaz.

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PubMed2006

Osteoid osteoma simulating osteomyelitis: differentiation with Tc-99m HIG scintigraphy.

We present a case of osteoid osteoma with a history of mild pain, local swelling and point tenderness on the right lower leg. The diagnosis of osteoid osteoma was difficult due to the atypical clinical history and misleading radiological and bone scan findings. When it is difficult to differentiate an osteoid osteoma from osteomyelitis using CT, MRI or bone scan; HIG scintigraphy can be used to exclude an infection.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2005

Megaureter visualization on Tc-99m DMSA scintigraphy.

We present a patient with left-sided obstructed megaureter secondary to neuropathic bladder. He was referred for technetium-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid ((99m)Tc-DMSA) renal cortical scintigraphy to evaluate renal cortical function. Images obtained 4 hr after injection showed significant activity in the dilated left ureter. When the ureter is visualized on DMSA scan, obstructive megaureter should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

Adolescent↗