The Potential Role of ln-111 White Blood Cell Scans in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Abstract
In many institutions, the use of 111In white blood cell (WBC) scans have become routine for abscess detection. Its use for the detection of bone and joint inflammation, renal disease and myocardial infarction has also been reported. Two patients are presented whose studies were of major clinical value in the management of their inflammatory bowel disease. In 1, the diagnosis was suggested and, in the 2nd, the extent of disease was defined. The potential role of 111In WBC imaging in inflammatory bowel disease for diagnosis, staging and monitoring response to therapy, are discussed. Possible pitfalls, as well as a comprehensive prospective study, are suggested.

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