Increased 99mTc-pyrophosphate uptake with radiation pneumonitis.
A case of radiation pneumonitis confirmed by tissue biopsy is presented with demonstration of increased uptake of 99mTc-pyrophosphate.
D000328:Adult; D011756:Diphosphates / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009336:Necrosis; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013667:Technetium / Q000378:metabolism
D011756:Diphosphates; D013667:Technetium