Thrombophlebitis diagnosed on indium-111 labelled white cell scan

• Published in: British journal of radiology Vol. 77; no. 920; p. 679
• Main Authors: English, P J, Eyes, B E, Gill, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.08.2004
• Subjects: Female; Humans; Indium Radioisotopes; Leukocytes - diagnostic imaging; Middle Aged; Radionuclide Imaging; Radiopharmaceuticals; Streptococcal Infections - diagnostic imaging; Thrombophlebitis - diagnostic imaging; Thrombophlebitis - microbiology

A 64-year-old lady with type 2 diabetes and a non-resolving right foot ulcer, had an indium-111 labelled white cell scan (indium-111 WCS) to investigate the possibility of underlying osteitis. The scan suggested the possibility of infective thrombophlebitis. Unknown to the clinical team who requeste...