[Non-specific abnormality (so called "hot spot") on 99mTc-phytate liver scintigraphy of patients associated with superior vena caval syndrome (author's transl)]

Radioisotopes. 1978 Apr;27(4):188-90. doi: 10.3769/radioisotopes.27.4_188.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We have recently observed two patients with superior vena caval syndrome who showed a unique abnormality, so called "Hot Spot", on the 99mTc-phytate liver scintigraphy. This phenomenon seems to be related to the collateral venous circulation. It is supposed that its manifestation depends on the degree of venous dilatation of the chest and abdominal wall.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / complications
  • Middle Aged
  • Phytic Acid
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vascular Diseases / etiology
  • Vena Cava, Superior*

Substances

  • Technetium
  • Phytic Acid