Gallium localization in dissecting aortic aneurysm

Gallium concentration was demonstrated in a dissecting aneurysm of the aortic arch, imaged approximately 2 weeks after dissection. Concentration of gallium was apparently due to the inflammatory reaction associated with the organizing intramural hematoma.

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Published inClinical nuclear medicine Vol. 13; no. 8; p. 569
Main Authors Haden, H T, Lippman, H R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1988
Subjects
Aneurysm, Dissecting - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Gallium Radioisotopes
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Radionuclide Imaging
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Summary:Gallium concentration was demonstrated in a dissecting aneurysm of the aortic arch, imaged approximately 2 weeks after dissection. Concentration of gallium was apparently due to the inflammatory reaction associated with the organizing intramural hematoma.
ISSN:0363-9762
1536-0229
DOI:10.1097/00003072-198808000-00003