Technetium-99m labeled RBC imaging in gastrointestinal bleeding from gastric leiomyoma

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198801000-00006· OSTI ID:6999500

Joseph, U A; Jhingran, S G

Tc-99m labeled RBC imaging is becoming increasingly useful in detecting gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding sites. A patient is presented who had massive GI bleeding from an unsuspected gastric leiomyoma in whom a Tc-99m sulfur colloid GI bleed image was negative. The Tc-99m labeled RBC imaging done on the day after sulfur colloid imaging revealed increased gastric activity due to active bleeding from an intragastric leiomyoma. Tc-99m labeled RBC imaging helped in early detection of the bleeding site resulting in its successful treatment. This experience also reinforces the assertion that Tc-99m labeled RBC imaging may be more helpful than Tc-99m sulfur colloid imaging in patients with upper GI or intermittent bleeding.

• Research Organization: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6999500
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 13:1; ISSN CNMED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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