Appearance of a large mesenteric varix on a technetium-99m red blood cell gastrointestinal bleeding study

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198604000-00001· OSTI ID:5680455

Mountz, J M; Ripley, S D; Gross, M D; Richmond, B

Detection of gastrointestinal bleeding using Tc-99m labeled RBCs has proven to be clinically useful although false-positive images associated with abnormal vascularity remain problematic. The scintigraphic appearance of a large mesenteric varix is presented, and its potential confusion with gastrointestinal bleeding is discussed. Correlative CT and angiographic images are presented.

• Research Organization: Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI
• OSTI ID: 5680455
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN CNMED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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