Perfusion scintigraphy in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: a self-assessment quiz

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198207000-00013· OSTI ID:6656371

Egermayer, P; Rutland, M D

The authors present ten case reports with lung scintigrams in a format suitable for a self-assessment quiz. The first seven cases include perfusion scintigrams and the final diagnosis was established by postmortem examination. The last three studies include ventilation images (using nebulized /sup 99m/Tc tin colloid) and the final diagnosis established by nonradionuclide studies. The authors believe this quiz demonstrates the necessity for ventilation studies when using lung scintigraphy for a positive diagnosis.

• Research Organization: Department of Nuclear Medicine, Auckland Hospital, New Zealand
• OSTI ID: 6656371
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 7:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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