99mtc-rbc scan in evaluation of mycotic aneurysm [persian]
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mycotic aneurysm is an uncommon but very important complication of subacute infectious endocarditis. it is usually asymptomatic but often causes sudden and massive bleeding with high mortality rate. 99mtc-rbc scan is a noninvasive method for detection of mycotic aneurysm throughout the body. in this report two cases with mycotic aneurysm are presented and the usefulness of 99mtc-rbc scan in diagnosis of this disease process is discussed.
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iranian journal of nuclear medicinePublisher: tehran university of medical sciences
ISSN 1681-2824
volume 7
issue 1 1999
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