Multimodal imaging exemplified by gluteal abscesses--a case report
Kacl, G.M.; Haubold-Reuter, B.; Frey, P.; Simmen, H.P.; von Schulthess, G.K.
Schweizerische Rundschau für Medizin Praxis 82(15): 447-450
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 1013-2058 PMID: 8511450 Document Number: 422188
The detection of occult abscesses can draw a long chain of diagnostic procedures as the procedures as the presented case documents. Next to conventional X-ray studies and examination by ultrasound scintigraphy is available. Studies of the skeleton by the latter using phosphonates for osteomyelitis or 111-I-labeled neutrophils or 99m-Tc-labeled monoclonal antibodies against neutrophilic surface-antigens for the detection of abscesses in soft tissues are of recent interest. MR-imaging is used for preoperative planning after successful detection.