Selin Kesim, Salih Ozguven, Kevser Oksuzoglu, Tanju Yusef Erdil
Marmara University Istanbul Pendik Training and Research Hospital.
Turkey
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Clin Nucl Med 2022; 47: e59-e60
DOI: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000003708
Abstract
We present a pediatric case with T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia and persistent chylothorax who was referred to lymphoscintigraphy to identify the site of leakage. Planar lymphoscintigraphy with SPECT/CT revealed hot spots at the left jugulovenous angle and the confluens of the vena brachiocephalica to vena cava, which were compatible with the sites of leakage. Hybrid imaging with SPECT/CT technique have great impact on accurate detection of the defects in the lymphatic system in patients with chylothorax.
Category
Pulmonary Lymphatic Disease
Diagnostic Testing for Pulmonary Vascular Disease. Non-invasive Testing
Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Fresh or Filed Publication: Filed (PHiled). Greater than 1-2 years since publication
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