Abstract
Two cases of successful detection of inflammatory foci using Tc-99m exametazime (HMPAO)-labeled leukocyte scintigraphy in premature infants were reported. Necrotizing enterocolitis was detected in a child with a body weight of 1.6 kg. Scintigraphy confirmed a neonatal osteomyelitis in the distal part of the leg of another patient weighing 2.2 kg. These 2 cases indicate that it is feasible to perform Tc-99m HMPAO-labeled leukocyte scintigraphy even if the blood sample volume is lower than the minimal volumes required by the guidelines for pediatric patients.
MeSH terms
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Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / complications*
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Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / diagnostic imaging*
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Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / pathology
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Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / physiopathology
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Isotope Labeling
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Leukocytes / diagnostic imaging*
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Osteomyelitis / blood
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Osteomyelitis / complications*
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Osteomyelitis / diagnostic imaging*
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Osteomyelitis / pathology
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Osteomyelitis / physiopathology
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Pregnancy
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Premature Birth / diagnostic imaging*
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Premature Birth / pathology
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Premature Birth / physiopathology
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Technetium Tc 99m Exametazime*
Substances
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Technetium Tc 99m Exametazime