title: Use of Ga-67 imaging in diagnosis and follow-up after steroid treatment of retroperitoneal fibrosis.
abstract: Retroperitoneal fibrosis is an entity with an unknown cause. It is characterized by symptoms associated with the gradual compression of the retroperitoneal structures. This case report demonstrates the use of Ga-67 imaging in the early noninvasive diagnostic work-up and follow-up evaluation of poststeroid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, MI 48123-2500, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Talati
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Abghari
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Kochkodan
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Helmer
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D011899:Ranitidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D011899:Ranitidine; D011241:Prednisone