Radiology · 1985 · 65 citations · 0 references
MedicineInfectious DiseasesRadiologyDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic RadiologyPulmonologyChest RadiologyPulmonary ImagingPulmonary InfectionsPulmonary PathologyRespiratory DiseaseRespiratory InfectionsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeInfectious Lung Disease ImagingPneumocystis InfectionPneumonia DiagnosisPulmonary Symptom Assessment
The validity and reliability of gallium-67 (Ga-67) scanning for diagnosis and follow-up of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) were assessed in 34 patients thought to have pulmonary complications of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Overall sensitivity was 94% and specificity 74%. Among patients with normal or equivocal chest radiographs at the time of admission, sensitivity was 86% and specificity 85%. The authors consider Ga-67 scanning a valid and reliable adjunct in the diagnosis of PCP in AIDS patients with respiratory symptoms when the chest radiograph is normal or equivocal.