[Alteration in the biodistribution of 99mTc-albumin microspheres after its administration through a canalized umbilical vein]

Rev Esp Med Nucl. 2000 Oct;19(6):434-6. doi: 10.1016/s0212-6982(00)71906-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We present the case of a newborn female patient with a suspected right hypoplastic lung who was referred to our Service to perform a perfusion lung scintigraphy. The tracer (99mTc-albumin microspheres) was injected with a central catheter through the umbilical vein. The lung scan showed abnormal extrapulmonary activity that was attributed to an erroneous canalization (catheter in Arantius duct). A new study, with injection through the peripheral vein, showed the lung perfusion, with a global decrease of activity in the right lung. This case demonstrates a cause of abnormal extrapulmonary perfusion tracer uptake, verifying that using the correct access route is mandatory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Albumins / administration & dosage
  • Biological Availability
  • Catheterization
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Lung / abnormalities*
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung / metabolism
  • Microspheres
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium / administration & dosage
  • Technetium / pharmacokinetics*
  • Umbilical Veins*

Substances

  • Albumins
  • Technetium