Published March 28, 1977 | Version v1
Journal article

Sodium pertechnetate Tc-99m scanning of the abdomen. Diagnosis of an ileal duplication cyst

Creators

  • 1. Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York

Description

A sodium pertechnetate /sup 99m/Tc scan of the abdomen gave positive results in a 5-year-old girl with recurrent abdominal pain and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. An ileal duplication cyst lined by gastric mucosa was found at operation. Abnormal localization of sodium pertechnetate /sup 99m/Tc can be observed in any condition with ectopic gastric mucosa

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Journal Title
JAMA
Journal Volume
237
Journal Issue
13
Series
J. Am. Med. Assoc.
Journal Page Range
1352
ISSN
0098-7484

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