Comparison between Tc-HMPAO labelled white cells and Tc LeukoScan in the investigation of inflammatory bowel disease

Abstract

The study demonstrates that LeukoScan locates IBD. However, the sensitivity and specificity preclude its use for the routine detection of this disease. Comparisons with white cell scan images show that LeukoScan is taken up slowly in IBD and also appears in the normal bowel by 4 h.