False positive Meckel's scan caused by carcinoid tumors of the small bowel

Clin Nucl Med. 1987 Feb;12(2):128-30. doi: 10.1097/00003072-198702000-00011.

Abstract

A case of gastrointestinal bleeding caused by carcinoid tumor of the small bowel detected by a positive Meckel's scan is presented. This test may prove useful when conventional work-ups fail to localize a bleeding site.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoid Tumor / diagnostic imaging*
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m

Substances

  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m