Gallium localization in dissecting aortic aneurysm

Clin Nucl Med. 1988 Aug;13(8):569-70. doi: 10.1097/00003072-198808000-00003.

Abstract

Gallium concentration was demonstrated in a dissecting aneurysm of the aortic arch, imaged approximately 2 weeks after dissection. Concentration of gallium was apparently due to the inflammatory reaction associated with the organizing intramural hematoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Gallium Radioisotopes