Lymphoscintigraphy using (99m)Tc filtered sulfur colloid in chylothorax: a case report.
A 66-y-old man was diagnosed with esophageal carcinoma and underwent a right thoracotomy and esophagectomy. Postoperatively, a recurring right pleural effusion developed. Because an attempt at lymphangiography failed, lymphoscintigraphy was suggested. Because of the inability to obtain radiolabeled albumin, dextran, or nanocolloid, we used filtered sulfur colloid. (0.1 um). The study confirmed the diagnosis of chylothorax.
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. bybelb@ccf.org
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D000368:Aged; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D061305:Lymphoscintigraphy; D008297:Male; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid