Popliteal cysts and deep venous thrombosis: Tc-99m red blood cell venography

Conference · Sun Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:5483030

Littlejohn, G O; Brand, C A; Ada, A; Wong, C

Thirty-four patients who clinically were suspected of having deep venous thrombosis (DVT) underwent Tc-99m red blood cell (RBC) venography followed by contrast venography. The sensitivity (88%) and specificity (94%) of Tc-99m RBC venography of DVT confirmed findings of previous studies. Twenty-four patients who had proved popliteal cysts and swollen calves also were examined using Tc-99m RBC venography. Large cysts showed lack of DVT features, photon deficient cold areas in the popliteal fossa, and diversion of venous flow around the photon deficient area. These features were seen in 25% of the study population (six patients), and assisted in the distinction between the two conditions.

• Research Organization: Prince Henry's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
• OSTI ID: 5483030
• Report Number(s): CONF-851152-
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 155:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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