The effectiveness of bone scintigraphy in the management of low back pain

Vertical Appearance of Urinary Bladder on Bone Scintigraphy Might Not Always Suggest Adjacent Pathology

“…Furthermore, multiple vertebral osteophytes were noted (arrows) on the selected image, which might explain the patient's lower back pain. [3][4][5] The urinary bladder is responsible for storing and releasing urine from the body, which could be easily recognized on the bone scintigraphy due to that MDP is excreted through the urinary system. 2,5,6 The bladder is typically described as having horizontal shape and locating in the lower part of the pelvis.…”

“…Therefore, the vertically shaped bladder was suggestive physiological variation rather than adjacent abnormality. Furthermore, multiple vertebral osteophytes were noted (arrows) on the selected image, which might explain the patient’s lower back pain 3–5 …”