Uptake of In-111 labeled leukocytes by lymphocele. A cause of false-positive vascular graft infection.
In-111 labeled leukocyte scintigraphy is a sensitive test for the diagnosis of prosthetic vascular graft infections. However, several causes of false-positive results have been reported. The authors describe a case of uninfected lymphocele around a synthetic vascular graft in a patient who showed an infected graft on In-111 labeled leukocyte scintigraphy.
Chung
C J
CJ
Department of Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
Wilson
A A
AA
Melton
J W
JW
Hartley
W S
WS
Allen
D M
DM
D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007962:Leukocytes; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D007205:Indium Radioisotopes