Abstract |
A case of a 23-year-old man with an encapsulated, anaerobic splenic abscess is reported. Both the In-111 leukocyte and Tc-99m sulfur colloid scans demonstrated an intrasplenic defect. The Ga-67 citrate scan revealed uptake in the rim of the abscess only where the abscess cavity was relatively photon-deficient. The combined Tc-99m sulfur colloid/In-111 leukocyte/Ga-67 scan appearance of a subacute splenic abscess has not been described previously. In cases suspected to be splenic abscesses the combined In-111 leukocyte/ Tc-99m sulfur colloid imaging is the most useful.
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Authors | W Ammann, B K Chiu, J M Wright |
Journal | Clinical nuclear medicine
(Clin Nucl Med)
Vol. 11
Issue 3
Pg. 165-7
(Mar 1986)
ISSN: 0363-9762 [Print] United States |
PMID | 3456860
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Gallium Radioisotopes
- Radioisotopes
- Indium
- Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
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Topics |
- Abscess
(diagnostic imaging)
- Adult
- Gallium Radioisotopes
- Humans
- Indium
- Leukocytes
- Male
- Radioisotopes
- Radionuclide Imaging
- Splenic Diseases
(diagnostic imaging)
- Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
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