The detection of renal abnormalities during bone scintigraphy using 99Tcm-phosphorous complexes is well documented. Three patients with renal carcinoma visible on early but less well on late images during bone scintigraphy are presented. Early dynamic imaging provides improved lesion detectability and information about renal function.
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