title: Scintigraphic localization of a bleeding leiomyosarcoma of the proximal jejunum.
abstract: We report a case of scintigraphic detection and localization of a bleeding leiomyosarcoma of the jejunum utilizing Tc-99m labeled red blood cells. Despite conflicting mesenteric arteriograms, the patient underwent surgery based upon the scintigraphic study, resulting in a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Morristown Memorial Hospital, New Jersey 07960.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Caruana
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Swayne
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Diehl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004912:Erythrocytes; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007580:Jejunal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013667:Technetium
chemical_list: D013667:Technetium