Contribution of Scintigraphy in the Assessment of Extension of Osteophilic Cancers in Senegal from 2018 to 2021

The aim of this study was to highlight the contribution bone scintigraphy in assessment extension osteophilic cancers Senegal. This a retrospective study, with descriptive and analytical purpose, carried out over period four (04) years between January 01, 2018 December 31, 2021. It focused on files patients who underwent for an cancer during period. According prostate by far most representative primary (86.9%). Scintigraphy contributed 75% cases (362 cases) 35% positive 40% negative scintigraphy. result doubtful 25% (120 cases). metastatic lesions were located preferentially at level axial skeleton only one case exclusive appendicular site. More than half metastases (70%) had poor prognosis SOLOWAY score greater or equal II. With improvement nuclear imaging technical platform Senegal (performance SPECT/CT examinations), our sample could be better explored advantage adequate patient care.