In radionuclide imaging of bone, a "hot spot" relates to __________.

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A "hot spot" refers to an area of increased radiotracer uptake in the bone. Osteoblastic activity, which is increased bone formation, is associated with increased radiotracer uptake and therefore a "hot spot" on imaging. Bone destruction (B), osteoclastic activity (C), ischemia (D), and necrosis (E) would not typically result in a "hot spot" on radionuclide imaging of bone.

In Radionuclide Imaging of Bone, a "Hot Spot" Relates to __________