Fe-52 imaging of intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassemia.
Fe-52 scintigraphy was used to confirm extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassemia and intrathoracic masses. Imaging was performed on a standard gamma camera with a high-energy collimator. Tc-99m labeled tin colloid and In-111 chloride scintigraphy failed to reveal uptake by the masses. The exclusion of malignancy obviated the need for invasive diagnostic measures.
Adams
B K
BK
University of Cape Town Leukemia Center, South Africa.
Jacobs
P
P
Byrne
M J
MJ
Bird
A R
AR
Boniaczszuk
J
J
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005290:Ferric Compounds; D006411:Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary; D006801:Humans; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007504:Iron Radioisotopes; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D017086:beta-Thalassemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D005290:Ferric Compounds; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007504:Iron Radioisotopes; C025314:ferric citrate