par Fruhling, Janos 
;Balikdjian, Daniel
Référence Journal belge de radiologie, 56, 3, page (223-230)
Publication Publié, 1973
;Balikdjian, Daniel Référence Journal belge de radiologie, 56, 3, page (223-230)
Publication Publié, 1973
Article révisé par les pairs
| Résumé : | The effect was studied of high energy irradiation on the liver scan in cases in which an important part of liver parenchyma had been included in the irradiated field. Eleven cases of malignant lymphoma were studied as well as 9 cases of cancer of the esophagus, stomach, right kidney and right suprarenal gland. Several hepatograms were made before and after irradiation. The results show that, after a dose of 3,500 rads, there is a clear effect of irradiation on the scintigraphic picture, as visualized by the uptake of 198Au particles. This modification of the scintigraphic picture depends on the following factors: interval between the scintigraphic examination and the end of the irradiation; dose of irradiation; administration of complementary chemotherapy; and liver changes before radiation therapy. To avoid pitfalls, these factors should be considered before evaluation of liver scans of irradiated patients. |
