Detecting protein losing enteropathy by Tc-99m dextran scintigraphy: a novel experience.
Indian J Pediatr
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2002 Sep; 69(9): 761-4
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-84280
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate protien using enteropathy by Tc-99m dextran scintigraphy.METHODS:
Methods for detecting protein loss from the intestine revolve around fecal nitrogen excretion, the clearance of alpha-1 antitrypsin in stools and by endoscopic biopsy.RESULT:
The diagnosis of protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) can also be established by a scintigraphic method that is noninvasive, simple and requires no patient preparation or motivation. This diagnostic modality can also delineate the site of protein loss, thereby offering a targeted approach, and if need be, surgery. Radiolabelling of a non-protein, noncolloidal, nonparticulate and biofriendly molecule like dextran with Technetium-99m for imaging enteric protein loss was utilized in imaging eight children with PLE.CONCLUSION:
The results were encouraging. The authors advocate the use of this diagnostic tool in identifying patients with PLE, particularly in the pediatric age group.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Protein-Losing Enteropathies
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Severity of Illness Index
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Organotechnetium Compounds
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Prospective Studies
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Cohort Studies
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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