Clinical History

The patient is a 50-year-old female with a history of breast carcinoma. This examination is requested to evaluate recurrent disease.

Technique

Following the intravenous administration of 22 millicuries of Tc99m Sestamibi, static images were obtained 10 minutes post injection.

Findings

There is uptake of the radionuclide in the soft tissues of the left breast. This finding is consistent with recurrent carcinoma in this region. There is no abnormal uptake of the radionuclide in either axilla.

Impressions

INCREASED UPTAKE OF SESTAMIBI IN THE LEFT BREAST, CONSISTENT WITH RECURRENT BREAST CARCINOMA WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF DISEASE IN EITHER AXILLAE.

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