Reaction after Administration of Macroaggregated Albumin for a Lung Scan

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Abstract
THE simplicity, speed and apparent lack of toxicity have caused the rapid acceptance of the radionuclide perfusion lung scan as an indicator of relative pulmonary blood flow. Although the possibility of adverse reactions has been discussed, none have been reported.1 , 2 Case ReportA 35-year-old woman with a 2 1/2-year history of adenocarcinoma of the breast treated with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy had severe and rapidly progressive dyspnea shortly before death. This was considered to be due to pulmonary lymphangitic spread of the carcinoma, but the possibility of pulmonary embolization existed. Nasal administration of oxygen was temporarily discontinued, without distress, before . . .

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