The potential role of /sup 111/In white blood cell scans in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198210000-00009· OSTI ID:6240213

Kipper, M S; Williams, R J

In many institutions, the use of /sup 111/In white blood cell (WBC) scans have become routine for abscess detection. Its use for the detection of bone and joint inflammation, renal disease, and myocardial infarction has also been reported. Two patients are presented whose /sup 111/In studies were of major clinical value in the management of their inflammatory bowel disease. In one, the diagnosis was suggested, and in the second, the extent of disease was defined. The potential role of /sup 111/In WBC imaging in inflammatory bowel disease--for diagnosis, staging, and monitoring response to therapy--are discussed. Possible pitfalls as well as a comprehensive prospective study are suggested.

• Research Organization: Department of Nuclear Medicine, Tri City Hospital, Oceanside, California
• OSTI ID: 6240213
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 7:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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SMALL INTESTINE
SCINTISCANNING
ABSCESSES
INFLAMMATION
LEUKOCYTES
PATIENTS
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DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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ELECTRON CAPTURE RADIOISOTOPES
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
INDIUM ISOTOPES
INTERMEDIATE MASS NUCLEI
INTESTINES
ISOMERIC TRANSITION ISOTOPES
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MINUTES LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
NUCLEI
ODD-EVEN NUCLEI
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