WHOLE BODY SCANNING IN MEDICINE. II. CLINICAL ASPECTS

Journal Article · Sat Aug 25 04:00:00 EDT 1962 · Canadian Medical Association Journal (Canada)

OSTI ID:4751339

Simpson, W J.K.; Rotenberg, A D; Baker, R G

Whole-body scans were conducted in 439 patients using I/sup 131/, Fe/sup 59/, Cu/sup 64/, Sr/sup 85/, /Ca/sup 47/, or I/sup 131/-label ed 5- iododexyuridine. With I/sup 131/, functioning metastases were demonstrated in 11 of 26 patients with follicular or papillary thyroid cancer. Fe/sup 59/ scans demonstiatecl extramedullary, hematopoiesis in patients with polycythemia vera, myelofibrosis, and myelophthisic anemia. Cu/sup 64/ studies showed abnormal concentration in the kidneys in 2 patients with Wilson's disease. Sr/sup 85/ localized in bone metastases in at least 4 patients with malignant disease. Liver and kidney scans, using I/sup 131/-Rose Bengal and Hg/sup 203/-Neohydrin respectively, were useful in the management of patients suffering from malignant disease, renal hypertension, and certain other disorders. Results with the total- body scanner shows that it plays a valuable role in the investigation and management of patients with malignant disease. Its usefulness will increase with the finding of suitable labeled substances possessing a marked affinity for certain organs or tumor tissues. (H.H.D.)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Toronto
• NSA Number: NSA-17-005806
• OSTI ID: 4751339
• Journal Information: Canadian Medical Association Journal (Canada), Journal Name: Canadian Medical Association Journal (Canada) Vol. Vol: 87; ISSN CMAJA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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ADHESION
ANEMIA
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COAL
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DIAGNOSIS
DISEASES
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IODINE 131
IRON 59
KIDNEYS
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MAN
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