Use of Ga-67 imaging in diagnosis and follow-up after steroid treatment of retroperitoneal fibrosis.
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.
Talati
S J
SJ
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, MI 48123-2500, USA.
Abghari
R
R
Kochkodan
J J
JJ
Helmer
S R
SR
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
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D011899:Ranitidine; D011241:Prednisone