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Positive indium-111 leukocyte scan in Nocardia brain abscess

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5690778

We report a case of clinically unsuspected nocardia brain abscess detected by /sup 111/In-labeled autologous leukocytes. Clinical and computed tomographic findings supported the diagnosis of primary or metastatic tumor and the patient was treated with dexamethasone for 30 days prior to the leukocyte scan. Labeled leukocytes may provide a sensitive discriminator for brain abscess despite previous therapy with steroids.

Research Organization:
Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX
OSTI ID:
5690778
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English