Discrepancy between gallium-67 citrate scans and chest X-rays in patients with miliary tuberculosis
Lin, W.Y.; Kao, C.H.; Hsu, C.Y.; Liao, S.Q.; Wang, S.J.
Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi 10(5): 263-266
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0257-5655 PMID: 8040930 Document Number: 432849
Two patients were admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of miliary tuberculosis (TB). Gallium-67 citrate (Ga) scans and chest X-rays were used to localize the TB lesions. One case showed normal chest X-ray with significant gallium uptake in the lung while the other showed diffuse interstitial infiltrations of both lungs in chest X-ray with negative result in gallium scan. We suggest that the combination of Ga scans and chest X-rays might be indicated to avoid the discrepancy between the two images and missing early diagnosis of miliary TB.