Discordant hepatic uptake between Tc-99m sulfur colloid and Tc-99m DISIDA in hypervitaminosis A

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5148352

Vincent, L M; McCartney, W H; Mauro, M A; Davidson, R A

Scintigraphic findings in a patient with biopsy-proven hypervitaminosis A included markedly impaired hepatic uptake of Tc-99m sulfur colloid but essentially normal uptake of Tc-99m DISIDA. This case presents a potential cause for image discordance with these two agents.

• Research Organization: Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• OSTI ID: 5148352
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 25:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AMINO ACIDS
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GLANDS
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ORGANS
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