Bone scintigraphy in oncology: an update with emphasis on efficacy and cost-effectiveness.

Abstract

Bone scintigraphy has been helpful to oncologists in the initial evaluation and diagnostic follow-up of patients with primary and secondary neoplasms. This review discusses this way of bone imaging with respect to the choice of the bone seeking radiopharmaceutical and puts emphasis on its diagnostic yield and cost-effectiveness in various malignant diseases.