Published October 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Retention of99mTc-sulfur calloid in the Kidneys

  • 1. Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal (Brazil)

Description

A case of sulfur colloid retention in the kidneys of a patient with hepatic cirrosis and congestive cardiac failure during hepatic scintigraphy. The literature, summarizing all conditions in that this phenomenon occurs is revised and the probable mechanisms of action are discussed. (author)

Abstract (Portuguese)

Relata-se um caso de retencao renal de coloide (enxofre coloidal) utilizado para cintilografia hepatica em paciente portador de cirrose e insuficiencia cardiaca congestiva. Realiza-se revisao de literatura, enfatizando-se as condicoes de ocorrencia do fenomeno, discutindo-se os provaveis mecanismos de acao. (M.A.C.)

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Original title (Portuguese)
Retencao renal de

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiol. Bras.
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
4
Series
Radiol. Bras.
Journal Page Range
217-219
ISSN
0100-3984
CODEN
RDBRA