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Bone marrow uptake of99mTechnetium-sulfur colloid after severe abdominal trauma in children

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Increased bone marrow uptake of99mTechnetium sulfur colloid is often seen in chronic liver diseases and severe anaemia. Four children with increased bone marrow uptake following severe, blunt abdominal trauma are described and the possible causes discussed.

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  1. Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    F. W. Smith, R. G. Brown, D. L. Gilday & J. M. Ash

  2. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, AB9 2ZB, Aberdeen, Scotland

    F. W. Smith

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Smith, F.W., Brown, R.G., Gilday, D.L. et al. Bone marrow uptake of99mTechnetium-sulfur colloid after severe abdominal trauma in children. Pediatr Radiol 10, 169–171 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00975193

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