Indium 111-labeled white blood cell scintigraphy as an unreliable indicator of malignant external otitis resolution

Miriam I. Redleaf; Simon I. Angeli; Brian F. McCabe

doi:10.1177/000348949410300605

Indium 111-labeled white blood cell scintigraphy as an unreliable indicator of malignant external otitis resolution

Miriam I. Redleaf, Simon I. Angeli, Brian F. McCabe

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Abstract

The field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery has seen many advances in the treatment and prognosis of malignant external otitis (MEO). However, establishing the resolution of the infection remains problematic. A recent report suggests that indium 111-labeled white blood cell scintigraphy may be a reliable and timely indicator of resolution of infection. We present a case of a false-negative white blood cell scan in a patient with persistent MEO. A discussion of this case and a review of the literature illustrate that there continues to be no 'gold standard' for establishing MEO resolution.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	444-448
Number of pages	5
Journal	Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology
Volume	103
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949410300605
State	Published - Jun 1994
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

external otitis
indium
indium radioisotope
leukocytes
osteomyelitis
radionuclide studies
scintigraphy
temporal bone

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Otorhinolaryngology

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Indium 111-labeled white blood cell scintigraphy as an unreliable indicator of malignant external otitis resolution

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