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Unexpected reversal of gallium-67 citrate avidity in an anaerobic hepatic abscess

Journal Article · · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
A case of anaerobic hepatic abscess (Bacteroides fragilis), which initially was imaged as a cold defect on Ga-67 citrate scintigraphy and, following percutaneous drainage, became Ga avid, is presented. Proposed mechanisms for this occurrence are given.
Research Organization:
William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX
OSTI ID:
6539596
Journal Information:
Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 9:4; ISSN CNMED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English