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Skeletal Fluorosis.

Authors :
Gerges MM
Ngo VT
Tu J
Colletti PM
Wassef H
Source :
Clinical nuclear medicine [Clin Nucl Med] 2023 Dec 01; Vol. 48 (12), pp. 1127-1130. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 25.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Abstract: A 27-year-old man with polysubstance abuse including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and 1.5 years of electronics compressed gas duster inhalation presented following an assault. Radiologic imaging performed for suspected fractures revealed periosteal reaction, cortical thickening with increased bone density, and ligament and tendon ossification, which were not present on imaging obtained 3 years before presentation. A bone scan was subsequently performed revealing a metabolic superscan with cortical irregularity. Further investigation revealed skeletal fluorosis from electronics compressed gas duster inhalation. Skeletal fluorosis may be considered when these osseous findings are encountered.<br />Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest and sources of funding: none declared.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-0229
Volume :
48
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical nuclear medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37883215
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/RLU.0000000000004911