Comparative imaging in the evaluation of hepatic abscesses in immunocompromised children

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · JCU, J. Clin. Ultrasound; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.1870110104· OSTI ID:5764224

Sty, J R; Starshak, R J

Three children, two with aplastic anemia and one with chronic granulomatous disease of childhood, were evaluated for hepatic abscess with hepatic scintigraphy (HS), gray-scale sonography (GSS), 67Ga imaging (GA), and computed tomography (CT). Each of the children was found to harbor two abscesses. All were detected with GSS and CT. In the two children imaged with GA, all four abscesses were seen. In two patients imaged twice with HS, 50% of the lesions were missed.

• Research Organization: Milwaukee Children's Hospital, Wisconsin
• OSTI ID: 5764224
• Journal Information: JCU, J. Clin. Ultrasound; (United States), Journal Name: JCU, J. Clin. Ultrasound; (United States) Vol. 11:1; ISSN JCULD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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