Technetium-99m albumin scintigraphy in the diagnosis of protein-losing enteropathy

J Nucl Med. 1986 Nov;27(11):1710-2.

Abstract

While several studies have documented protein losing enteropathy by measuring the excretion of intravenously administered 131I- or 51Cr-labeled albumin, the efficacy of 99mTc-labeled albumin in detecting protein loss in the bowel has not been described. We report here a case of severe protein-losing enteropathy demonstrated by abnormal excretion of 99mTc albumin into the bowel.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Protein-Losing Enteropathies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin*

Substances

  • Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin