Identification of an infected left ventricular assist device after cardiac transplant by indium-111 WBC scintigraphy.

Abstract:

PURPOSE:The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate the utility of multimodality imaging in the diagnosis of infection within a retained prosthetic device in the posttransplant setting. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Autologous leukocytes were labeled in vitro with indium-111 oxine and were reinjected. Whole-body and SPECT images were acquired at 24 hours and correlated with contemporary CT images. RESULTS:Through the use of combined indium-labeled WBC scintigraphy and CT we were able to identify infection within retained left ventricular assist device tubing status postcardiac transplantation in a patient with a diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. CONCLUSION:Localization of possible infectious etiologies within the transplant population is of utmost concern. Multimodality imaging, often utilizing scintigraphic techniques, is recommended.

journal_name

Clin Nucl Med

authors

Roman CD,Habibian MR,Martin WH

doi

10.1097/00003072-200501000-00004

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-01-01 00:00:00

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16-7

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1

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0363-9762

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1536-0229

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00003072-200501000-00004

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30

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