Diffuse abdominal uptake of Ga-67 citrate in a patient with hypoproteinemia

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5504380

Kim, E E; Gobuty, A; Gutierrez, C

A 3-wk-old male, with abdominal distention and severe hypoproteinemia from poor nutrition, underwent a study that showed a persistent diffuse abdominal uptake of Ga-67 citrate, indicating pyogenic or tuberculous peritonitis. However, there were no corresponding clinical or laboratory findings. After a 1-wk course of hyperalimentation with albumin, furosemide, and protein, repeat radiographs showed reduction in bowel gas. It is suggested that hypoproteinemia should be considered as a possibility in the differential diagnosis when there is diffuse abdominal uptake of Ga-67 citrate, with careful clinical correlation. Possible mechanism of Ga-67 uptake in the peritoneal cavity is suggested.

• Research Organization: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
• OSTI ID: 5504380
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 24:6; ISSN JNMEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABDOMEN
AGE GROUPS
BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
BODY
BODY AREAS
CHILDREN
COUNTING TECHNIQUES
DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIAGNOSTIC USES
ELECTRON CAPTURE RADIOISOTOPES
GALLIUM 67
GALLIUM ISOTOPES
INFANTS
INTERMEDIATE MASS NUCLEI
ISOTOPES
MALES
NUCLEI
NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY
ODD-EVEN NUCLEI
RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING
RADIOISOTOPES
SCINTISCANNING
USES