Lymphoscintigraphy Using 99mTc Filtered Sulfur Colloid in Chylothorax: A Case Report

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Donald R. Neumann¹  Bohdan Bybel¹  Thomas Rice¹  Kanak Amin¹  Benedict Y. Kim¹ 

[1] Departments of Nuclear Medicine and Thoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio Departments of Nuclear Medicine and Thoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio Departments of Nuclear Medicine and Thoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

关键词: chylothorax;    lymphoscintigraphy;    filtered sulfur colloid;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Society of Nuclear Medicine

【 摘 要 】

Objective:A 66-y-old man was diagnosed with esophageal carcinoma and underwent a right thoracotomy and esophagectomy. Postoperatively, a recurring right pleural effusion developed. Because an attempt at lymphangiography failed, lymphoscintigraphy was suggested. Because of the inability to obtain radiolabeled albumin, dextran, or nanocolloid, we used filtered sulfur colloid. (0.1 um). The study confirmed the diagnosis of chylothorax.

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