GALLIUM IMAGING IN PEDIATRICS

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  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 18  (11) , 1057-1063
Abstract
Ga67 citrate imaging was carried out in 59 children (aged 3 mo.-20 yr). Indications for the study included the search for occult inflammatory disease and the detection and staging of malignant disease. The Ga-67 citrate scan had a 96% reliability in confirming or excluding the site of purulent material as a cause of sepsis, and 76% reliability in detecting malignant disease. Tissue distributions in children differ from those in adults primarily in that the epiphyseal plates, spleen and thymus may show increased activity normally and in the presence of sepsis. These variations were illustrated as possible sources of incorrect interpretation. Cold defects may be seen in sterile collections and avascular masses. Experience in this age group seems sufficiently encouraging to continue the use of Ga-67 citrate for the purposes described.

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