Fe-52 imaging of intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassemia

B K Adams; P Jacobs; M J Byrne; A R Bird; J Boniaczszuk

doi:10.1097/00003072-199507000-00012

Fe-52 imaging of intrathoracic extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassemia

Clin Nucl Med. 1995 Jul;20(7):619-22. doi: 10.1097/00003072-199507000-00012.

Authors

B K Adams¹, P Jacobs, M J Byrne, A R Bird, J Boniaczszuk

Affiliation

¹ University of Cape Town Leukemia Center, South Africa.

PMID: 7554666
DOI: 10.1097/00003072-199507000-00012

Abstract

Fe-52 scintigraphy was used to confirm extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassemia and intrathoracic masses. Imaging was performed on a standard gamma camera with a high-energy collimator. Tc-99m labeled tin colloid and In-111 chloride scintigraphy failed to reveal uptake by the masses. The exclusion of malignancy obviated the need for invasive diagnostic measures.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Ferric Compounds
Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary*
Humans
Indium Radioisotopes
Iron Radioisotopes*
Male
Mediastinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
Middle Aged
Radionuclide Imaging
beta-Thalassemia / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

Ferric Compounds
Indium Radioisotopes
Iron Radioisotopes
ferric citrate