Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis: a cause of pulmonary gallium-67 uptake in a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Journal Article · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6924158

Zuckier, L S; Ongseng, F; Goldfarb, C R

Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis (LIP) is currently recognized as a frequent pediatric manifestation of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). We report the gallium scan findings in a 3-yr-old girl with this disorder and review its clinical, radiologic, and pathologic features. LIP must be a prime consideration in the differential diagnosis of diffuse pulmonary gallium uptake in pediatric AIDS patients. Further experience will afford greater perspective on the diagnostic role that nuclear medicine will ultimately play in this disease. 49 references.

• Research Organization: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6924158
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 29:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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