title: The use of indium-111-labeled leukocytes for abscess detection.
abstract: A case is reported in which a labeled white cell scan was helpful in the diagnosis of a periappendiceal abscess. The method of labeling is described and the usefulness of the technique discussed.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D001065:Appendix; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007204:Indium; D007962:Leukocytes; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011868:Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes; D007204:Indium; D001466:Barium Sulfate