Patterns of gallium-67 scintigraphy in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and the AIDS related complex

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6025050

Bitran, J; Bekerman, C; Weinstein, R; Bennett, C; Ryo, U; Pinsky, S

Thirty-two patients with AIDS related complex (ARC) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) underwent /sup 67/Ga scans as part of their evaluation. Three patterns of /sup 67/Ga biodistribution were found: lymph node uptake alone; diffuse pulmonary uptake; normal scan. Gallium-67 scans were useful in identifying clinically occult Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in seven of 15 patients with ARC who were asymptomatic and had normal chest radiographs. Gallium scans are a useful ancillary procedure in the evaluation of patients with ARC or AIDS.

• Research Organization: Michael Reese Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• OSTI ID: 6025050
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 28:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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