Positive gallium-67 scintigraphy associated with pulmonary embolism.
A 54-year-old man presenting with symptoms and signs of pulmonary embolism demonstrated gallium-67 accumulation within the right lower lung field in the region of a pulmonary embolism with effusion. An associated infectious process was ruled out. This is contrary to the usual clinical experience and identifies a potential pitfall in the use of gallium-67 as an aid in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and pneumonitis.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes