Tc-99m exametazime (HMPAO)-labeled leukocyte scintigraphy in premature infants: detection and localization of necrotic enterocolitis and osteomyelitis.
Clin Nucl Med 2011;
36:e35-6. [PMID:
21552012 DOI:
10.1097/rlu.0b013e3182173954]
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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.
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