Pitfalls of a 99mTc-RBC bleeding study due to gallbladder and ileal-loop visualization

Gastrointest Radiol. 1991 Winter;16(1):32-4. doi: 10.1007/BF01887299.

Abstract

A series of 99mTc-labeled red blood cell (RBC) scintigrams in a patient with a past history of radiation proctitis demonstrated incidental findings of gallbladder activity, probably related to multiple blood transfusions and renal failure. Variable activity in an ileal-loop urinary diversion simulating bowel pooling was also noted. Thus, difficulties encountered in scan interpretation are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Transfusion
  • Erythrocytes*
  • Female
  • Gallbladder / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Ileum / diagnostic imaging
  • Ileum / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Proctitis / etiology
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Technetium*
  • Urinary Diversion*

Substances

  • Technetium