Detection of thoracic infections by nuclear medicine techniques in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Journal Article
| Authors: | Kramer, E. L.; Sanger, J. J. |
| Article Title: | Detection of thoracic infections by nuclear medicine techniques in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| Abstract: | The challenge of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) for nuclear medicine has been the early detection of related intrathoracic opportunistic infections, inflammatory conditions, and neoplasms. Gallium-67 citrate scanning has proved a sensitive test not only for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia but for many of the other opportunistic infections and malignancies, including mycobacterial infections and lymphoma. Patterns and intensity of gallium uptake may suggest more specific diagnoses. Indium-111-labeled white blood cells may also be a valuable diagnostic tool in the AIDS patient. |
| Keywords: | review; methodology; indium radioisotopes; predictive value of tests; thorax radiography; acquired immune deficiency syndrome; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; radioisotope; lung infection; gallium citrate ga 67; opportunistic infections; respiratory tract infections; pentetate technetium tc 99m; lung scintiscanning; gallium radioisotopes; human; priority journal; leukocyte in 111 |
| Journal Title: | Radiologic Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 27 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 0033-8389 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1989-11-01 |
| Start Page: | 1067 |
| End Page: | 1076 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 2685873 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 14 April 2020 -- Source: Scopus |