Transient focal liver scan defects in children receiving chemotherapy (pseudometastases): work in progress

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.150.3.6320254· OSTI ID:6965435

Abramson, S J; Barash, F S; Seldin, D W; Berdon, W E

Three pediatric patients with tumors (two rhabdomyosarcoma, one Wilms tumor) had significant focal defects on Tc-99m sulfur colloid scans while receiving chemotherapy (all three had received chemotherapy, including actinomycin D, within ten days prior to scanning). In all three, the defects resolved spontaneously; one biopsy showed fibrosis of a mild degree. The finding of defects on liver scans of pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy must not be automatically assumed to be metastatic disease; the changes may relate to hepatic response to recently administered chemotherapy.

• Research Organization: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
• OSTI ID: 6965435
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 150:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FIBROSIS
ISOMERIC NUCLEI
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