Fungal splenic abscesses in the immunosuppressed patient. Correlation of imaging modalities
A patient with fungal splenic abscesses is presented in whom multiple noninvasive diagnostic imaging modalities were available for correlation. Of the five imaging modalities, three (Gallium-67, ultrasound and computed tomography) were diagnostically useful, while two (liver-spleen scan and In-111 w...
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Published in | Clinical nuclear medicine Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 36 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.01.1987
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Summary: | A patient with fungal splenic abscesses is presented in whom multiple noninvasive diagnostic imaging modalities were available for correlation. Of the five imaging modalities, three (Gallium-67, ultrasound and computed tomography) were diagnostically useful, while two (liver-spleen scan and In-111 white blood cell scan) were not as useful. This case also stresses the use of repeated studies correlating with clinical impressions to obtain an accurate diagnosis in a potentially life-threatening condition such as splenic abscess. |
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ISSN: | 0363-9762 |
DOI: | 10.1097/00003072-198701000-00009 |