Lacrimal pathology evaluated by dynamic lacrimal scintigraphy.
This study of pathological lacrimal systems demonstrated the usefulness and sensitivity of dynamic lacrimal scintigraphy (dynamic use of computer assisted gamma camera). The method was very sensitive; even small lacrimal obstructions caused a distinct change of the outflow curves. This technique complements other tests in lacrimal assessment especially in patients with epiphora and normal conventional tests.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002137:Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging / Q000379:methods; D013666:Tears / Q000378:metabolism; D013667:Technetium; D014985:Xerophthalmia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D013667:Technetium