Scintigraphic localization of a bleeding leiomyosarcoma of the proximal jejunum.
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.
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Department of Radiology, Morristown Memorial Hospital, New Jersey 07960.
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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
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