title: Fe-52 imaging of intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassemia.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Cape Town Leukemia Center, South Africa.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Byrne
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Bird
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boniaczszuk
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D005290:Ferric Compounds; D007205:Indium Radioisotopes; D007504:Iron Radioisotopes; C025314:ferric citrate