Renal uptake of 67Ga-citrate in renal amyloidosis due to familiar Mediterranean fever

Eur J Nucl Med. 1981;6(6):277-80. doi: 10.1007/BF00251353.

Abstract

Renal uptake of 67Ga-citrate is described in a patient with biopsy-proven amyloidosis of the kidneys, due to Familiar Mediterranean Fever. After administration 150 MBq (4 mCi) 67Ga-citrate, scans were done at 48, 72, and 120 h. Intense uptake was noted in both kidneys. A renal biopsy done 5 days after the 67Ga-citrate scan revealed a pattern typical of amyloidosis. Gallium scanning can be useful in patients with fever of unknown origin. Renal amyloidosis can be considered when renal uptake of 67Ga-citrate associated with nephrotic syndrome is observed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amyloidosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Amyloidosis / etiology
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever / complications
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gallium Radioisotopes*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology
  • Male
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Gallium Radioisotopes