Detection of bacterial endocarditis with indium-111 labeled leukocytes

Clin Nucl Med. 1988 Oct;13(10):691-3. doi: 10.1097/00003072-198810000-00001.

Abstract

Bacterial endocarditis in a patient with dense mitral annular calcification secondary to renal failure and hyperparathyroidism was detected by indium-111 labeled leukocyte imaging. Although the gallium-67 image was negative, echocardiography subsequently confirmed the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Citrates
  • Citric Acid
  • Echocardiography
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Indium Radioisotopes*
  • Leukocytes*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Citrates
  • Indium Radioisotopes
  • Citric Acid