In-111 labeled leukocyte scintigraphy in a case of multifocal candidiasis.
The value of indium-111 labeled leukocyte scintigraphy for the diagnosis of infection in the general population is well documented; there is less information available on its role in the evaluation of the immunocompromised patient. In this study, leukocyte scintigraphy was performed on a 31-year-old immunocompromised woman who had a possible intra-abdominal abscess. No abscess was detected, but intense oral, esophageal, gastric, and vaginal uptake was observed. Candida infection was histologically confirmed at all four sites.
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André Meyer Department of Physics-Nuclear Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York 10029.
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Goldsmith
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D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007108:Immune Tolerance; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007962:Leukocytes; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D007205:Indium Radioisotopes