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
Artículo
en Inglés
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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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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Enteropatías Perdedoras de Proteínas
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Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Compuestos de Organotecnecio
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Niño
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Preescolar
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Estudios Prospectivos
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Estudios de Cohortes
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Estudio de incidencia
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Año:
2002
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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