Abstract:Radionuclide emission tomography and ultrasonography were obtained on a patient with recurrent epigastric pain. In the pancreatic region an ultrasonic scan revealed a conglomerated mass. Following administration of Se-75 selenomethionine, the multiplane longitudinal tomographic scan demonstrated marked concentration of activity in the region of the pancreas which corresponded to a large defect in the hilus of the liver observed on prior liver-spleen scan with Tc-99m sulfur colloid. Surgery revealed a poorly di… Show more
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