title: Renal uptake of 67Ga-citrate in renal amyloidosis due to familiar Mediterranean fever.
abstract: Renal uptake of 67Ga-citrate is described in a patient with biopsy-proven amyloidosis of the kidneys, due to Familiar Mediterranean Fever. After administration 150 MBq (4 mCi) 67Ga-citrate, scans were done at 48, 72, and 120 h. Intense uptake was noted in both kidneys. A renal biopsy done 5 days after the 67Ga-citrate scan revealed a pattern typical of amyloidosis. Gallium scanning can be useful in patients with fever of unknown origin. Renal amyloidosis can be considered when renal uptake of 67Ga-citrate associated with nephrotic syndrome is observed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D010505:Familial Mediterranean Fever / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
chemical_list: D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes