Multiple pyogenic granuloma demonstrated by SPECT using 99Tcm-labelled red blood cells
Journal
British Journal of Radiology
Journal Volume
72
Journal Issue
APR.
Pages
397-399
Date Issued
1999
Author(s)
Lin K.-J.
Yen T.-C.
KAI-YUAN TZEN
Abstract
Pyogenic granuloma is a polypoid form of capillary haemangioma that occurs on the skin and mucosal surface. The eruption of multiple pyogenic granuloma is a rare phenomenon. We report the case of a 73-year-old male with a 2 year history of intermittent lower gastrointestinal bleeding. 99Tcm-labelled red blood cell scintigraphy was performed to rule out the possibility of capillary haemangioma on the mucosal surface of the gastrointestinal tract. The images showed disseminated haemangiomas involving the skull, abdominal wall, intestine, scrotum and right leg. The final diagnosis of multiple pyogenic granuloma was made by skin biopsy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case using 99Tcm-labelled red blood cell scintigraphy to demonstrate multiple pyogenic granuloma.
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journal article