Published September 1976 | Version v1
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Lung uptake of /sup 99m/Tc--sulfur colloid in falciparum malaria: case report

  • 1. Gorgas Hospital, Balboa Heights, Panama

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Increased lung uptake of /sup 99m/Tc-sulfur colloid was seen during liver scanning in a patient with falciparum malaria. This finding was due to the enhanced activity of the phagocytic cells of the reticuloendothelial system in the liver, spleen, and lung found in human and experimental malaria. Similar findings in other clinical situations and the relevant literature are reviewed

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Journal Title
J. Nucl. Med.
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
9
Series
J. Nucl. Med.
Journal Page Range
794-796