| Literature DB >> 6940754 |
J Banzo-Marraco, E Nerin-Mora, M D Abos-Olivares, I Nerin de la Puerta, M C Iribar-Ibabe, E Prats-Rivera, J I Banzo-Marraco, J Teijeiro-Vidal.
Abstract
Renal uptake of 67Ga-citrate is described in a patient with biopsy-proven amyloidosis of the kidneys, due to Familiar Mediterranean Fever. After administration 150 MBq (4 mCi) 67Ga-citrate, scans were done at 48, 72, and 120 h. Intense uptake was noted in both kidneys. A renal biopsy done 5 days after the 67Ga-citrate scan revealed a pattern typical of amyloidosis. Gallium scanning can be useful in patients with fever of unknown origin. Renal amyloidosis can be considered when renal uptake of 67Ga-citrate associated with nephrotic syndrome is observed.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID: 6940754 DOI: 10.1007/bf00251353
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Nucl Med ISSN: 0340-6997