Technetium-99m(V)dimercaptosuccinic acid uptake in intra-abdominal massive deposit of amyloid protein.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Technetium-99m(V)dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scintigraphy was performed in two patients with pathologically confirmed primary amyloidosis. Both patients had tumor-like deposits of AL-type amyloid in the abdomen. Marked uptake of the tracer by the amyloid deposits was noted. Technetium-99m-(V)DMSA scintigraphy appears to be useful in detecting the distribution of amyloid deposits and in determining the appropriate site for biopsy.
Medical subject headings
- Abdomen
- Amyloid
- Amyloidosis
- Organotechnetium Compounds
- Succimer