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  • Title: The visualization of pulmonary tuberculosis with Tc-99m (V) DMSA and Tc-99m citrate in comparison to Ga-67 citrate.
    Author: Gulaldi NC, Bayhan H, Ercan MT, Kibar M, Oztürk B, Oğretensoy M, Bekdik CF.
    Journal: Clin Nucl Med; 1995 Nov; 20(11):1012-4. PubMed ID: 8565355.
    Abstract:
    Two patients with active tuberculosis confirmed by chest radiography and positive sputum smears were included in this study to determine whether a Tc-99m labeled agent, such as DMSA or citrate could localize such lesions in comparison to Ga-67 citrate. Both patients had Tc-99m (V) DMSA, Tc-99m citrate, and Ga-67 citrate scanning at 1-day to 5-day intervals. Both patients had positive scan findings with all three radiopharmaceuticals. However, the quality of Tc-99m (V) DMSA scans was superior to Tc-99m citrate, which showed faint uptake. Tc-99m (V) DMSA may be a better alternative to Ga-67 citrate in the assessment of the activity and extent of tuberculosis.
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