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C M Intenzo

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PubMed1992

Tc-99m DTPA diffuse pulmonary uptake in patients with coronary artery disease and renal insufficiency.

Diffuse bilateral lung uptake was observed in 10 patients undergoing Tc-99m DTPA renal scanning, referred for the evaluation of rising serum creatinine levels. All 10 patients demonstrated renal insufficiency (RI) as shown by both decreased bilateral renal tracer concentration and elevated background activity. Nine of the patients were known to have coronary artery disease (CAD) and six of these nine patients were in congestive heart failure (CHF), at or around the time of scanning. However, Tc-99m DTPA lung uptake was not observed in five other patients whose scans demonstrated RI, in whom there was no CAD or other cardiac disease. Diffuse lung uptake of Tc-99m DTPA in patients with RI therefore is highly suggestive of cardiac dysfunction (i.e. CAD and/or CHF).

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PubMed1991

Evaluation of plantar fasciitis by three-phase bone scintigraphy.

Fifteen patients complaining of chronic heel pain underwent three-phase Tc-99m MDP bone scintigraphy. Ten patients demonstrated abnormal scan findings consistent with plantar fasciitis (PF) and had responded to conventional therapy. Two patients were found to have calcaneal stress fractures, and one patient demonstrated a calcaneal spur that required no treatment. The remaining two patients had normal scans and did not appear clinically to have PF. The three-phase bone scan is therefore very useful in diagnosing PF and in distinguishing it from other etiologies of the painful heel syndrome.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Scintigraphic diagnosis of right ventricular ischemia.

We present a patient with exercise induced right ventricular ischemia demonstrated on stress TI-201 myocardial scintiscan. The patient underwent cardiac catheterization, and subtotal occlusion was found at the proximal right coronary artery. Repeat stress TI-201 scan became normal following the successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.

Cardiac Catheterization↗
PubMed1991

Gallium uptake in tryptophan-related pulmonary disease.

We describe a patient who developed fever, fatigue, muscle weakness, dyspnea, skin rash, and eosinophilia after taking "high doses" of tryptophan for insomnia for two years. A gallium-67 scan revealed diffuse increased uptake in the lung and no abnormal uptake in the muscular distribution. Bronchoscopy and biopsy confirmed inflammatory reactions with infiltration by eosinophils, mast cells, and lymphocytes. CT scan showed an interstitial alveolar pattern without fibrosis. EMG demonstrated diffuse myopathy. Muscle biopsy from the right thigh showed an inflammatory myositis with eosinophilic and lymphocytic infiltrations.

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PubMed1989

Scintigraphic evaluation of regional migratory osteoporosis.

Three patients with regional migratory osteoporosis (RMO) of the lower extremity were observed over a period of time with clinical and scintigraphic follow-up. The diagnosis of RMO is clinically and radiographically difficult, but a three-phase bone image is very helpful in diagnosing patients with RMO.

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PubMed1989

Lymphedema of the lower extremities: evaluation by microcolloidal imaging.

Contrast lymphangiography has been the traditional radiographic method for imaging the lymphatic system of the lower extremities. Because of the difficulty in performing the procedure and its potential side effects, radionuclide lymphangiography is a safe and reliable alternative. Technetium-99m labeled to antimony trisulfide colloid was used in nine patients presenting with lymphedema of the lower extremities. The procedure was relatively simple to perform, and no adverse effects were noted.

Abdomen↗
PubMed1989

Redistribution of crossed cerebellar diaschisis.

Crossed cerebellar diaschisis refers to a functional decrease in blood flow to the cerebellar hemisphere contralateral to the infarcted or ischemic cerebral hemisphere. This phenomenon can be depicted using PET as well as using SPECT. This condition, seen on early I-123 IMP brain scans, can show redistribution on the three hour delayed scan, presumably due to normal non-specific amine receptor sites of the affected cerebellum. One such case is reported.

Amphetamines↗
PubMed1987

Comparison of leukocytes labeled with indium-111-2-mercaptopyridine-N-oxide and indium-111 oxine for abscess detection.

Indium-111 leukocyte scanning has evolved into a practical and highly accurate method for the identification of infectious and inflammatory processes. The most commonly used agent for labeling leukocytes has been [111In]oxine. We have investigated a newer agent, 2-mercaptopyridine-N-oxide (Merc) at our institution which unlike oxine, allows us to label leukocytes in plasma, using a simple kit procedure. Of the 92 consecutive patients referred for detection or localization of an infectious process, autologous leukocytes of 55 patients were labeled with [111In]Merc, while those of the remaining 37 patients were labeled with [111In]oxine. The sensitivities for Merc and oxine procedures were 87% and 92%, respectively, while the respective specificities were 100% and 92%. We conclude that the [111In]Merc-labeled leukocytes are equally effective as [111In]oxine-labeled leukocytes in detecting infectious processes. The use of [111In]Merc is advantageous over [111In]oxine for white blood cell labeling because of its easier preparation.

Abscess↗
PubMed1986

Unresolved major pulmonary embolism: importance of follow-up lung scan in diagnosis.

Unresolved major pulmonary embolism (UMPE) is an uncommon condition which causes pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale and death. An accurate and prompt diagnosis of UMPE is very important in the management of such patients with pulmonary embolectomy. Follow-up lung scans can lead to earlier diagnosis of UMPE, especially in patients who have a history of acute pulmonary embolism and present with pulmonary hypertension, respiratory insufficiency and cor pulmonale. We report a case of UMPE strongly suggested by follow-up lung scans and subsequently confirmed by pulmonary angiography and postmortem examination.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

Septal infarction demonstrated on technetium-99m PYP SPECT.

The case of a 62-year-old man with an acute myocardial infarction detected by planar Tc-99m PYP imaging is presented. The use of SPECT imaging provided more information with regard to infarct localization by demonstrating uptake by the septum, a finding not apparent on the conventional planar images.

Diphosphates↗