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  • Title: A simplified method of selective spleen scintigraphy with Tc-99m-labeled erythrocytes: clinical applications. Concise communication.
    Author: Armas RR, Thakur ML, Gottschalk A.
    Journal: J Nucl Med; 1980 May; 21(5):413-6. PubMed ID: 7373410.
    Abstract:
    We report our initial clinical experience with a simplified spleen-imaging technique that requires no red cell washing or special kits. Thirty minutes after an injection of "cold" pyrophosphate containing 0.5 mg of stannous chloride or fluoride, a blood sample is drawn, 2 mCl of pertechnetate (Tc-99m) are added, the sample is incubated at 49--50 degrees for 35 min, and then reinjected into the patient. We have studied 13 patients with this technique, and have found it useful in the clarification of various questionable splenic abnormalities found on the sulfur colloid scan, as well as in the detection of splenosis.
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