Radiogallium scan in P. carinii pneumonia
Journal Article
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· Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
A gallium scan performed on a patient with fever of unknown origin (FUO) revealed an abnormal uptake of radiotracer in the lungs despite negative chest roentgenographic examination and other routine diagnostic studies. Subsequent lung biopsy results confirmed the presence of Pneumocystis (P.) carinii infection. A repeat gallium scan obtained following appropriate antibiotic therapy was essentially normal. The importance of radiogallium scanning in an immunosuppressed patient with FUO is emphasized.
- Research Organization:
- Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, New York
- OSTI ID:
- 5368194
- Journal Information:
- Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 7:2; ISSN CNMED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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