Localization of abscess in adult polycystic kidney by indium-111 leukocyte scan

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-4295(88)90324-X· OSTI ID:6837464

Bretan, Jr, P N; Price, D C; McClure, R D

In patients with adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD) infected cysts are difficult to localize with current radiographic techniques, especially those dependent on renal function. Indium-111 leukocyte (In-WBC) imaging is both highly sensitive and effective in detecting and localizing abscesses in patients with renal failure. We report on a patient with APKD and sepsis in whom computed tomography, ultrasound, and physical examination failed to locate the renal abscess, which was found by In-WBC scanning.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California School of Medicine, San Francisco (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6837464
• Journal Information: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States), Vol. 32:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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