Abstract
The propensity of 67-Ga to localize within areas of inflammation was recognized during the initial investigations of the isotope as a tumor-scanning agent (20, 24, 29, 55). These studies reported a number of false positive 67-Ga scans showing regions of increased radionuclide accumulation and representing the presence of inflammation. It was soon appreciated that the isotope consistently localized within inflammatory lesions (21,25,32) (Table 12–1). Consequently, the tendency for 67-Ga to concentrate within sites of inflammation may result in a new and useful clinical test.
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Gelrud, L.G., Kramer, R.J. (1974). Inflammation. In: Atlas of Gallium-67 Scintigraphy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-4496-4_12
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