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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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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Assunto principal:
Enteropatias Perdedoras de Proteínas
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Índice de Gravidade de Doença
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Compostos de Organotecnécio
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Estudos Prospectivos
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Estudos de Coortes
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo de incidência
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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