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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2010; 16(3): 365-371
Published online Jan 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i3.365
Published online Jan 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i3.365
Leukocyte-technetium-99m uptake in Crohn’s disease: Does it show subclinical disease?
Luciene G Mota, Nuclear Engineering Department, Federal University of Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Luiz GV Coelho, Maria LA Ferrari, Clodomiro Toledo, Gastroenterology ALFA Institute, Clinical Hospital, Federal University of Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Carlos JR Simal, Nuclear Medicine, Felício Rocho Hospital, Medicine Faculty, Federal University of Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Josep Martin-Comin, Medicine Nuclear Center, Bellvitge Hospital, 08907, Barcelona, Spain
Simone OF Diniz, Valbert N Cardoso, Radioisotope Laboratory, Pharmacy Faculty, Federal University of Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Author contributions: Mota LG, Cardoso VN, Diniz SOF and Simal CJR were responsible for radiolabeling and scintigraphic images; Coelho LGV, Ferrari MLA and Toledo C contributed to the selection of patients; Martin-Comin J provided the initial idea for this study.
Supported by Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais and Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
Correspondence to: Valbert N Cardoso, PhD, Radioisotope Laboratory, Pharmacy Faculty, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Avenue Antônio Carlos 6627, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. cardosov@farmacia.ufmg.br
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Received: September 4, 2009
Revised: October 13, 2009
Accepted: October 20, 2009
Published online: January 21, 2010
Revised: October 13, 2009
Accepted: October 20, 2009
Published online: January 21, 2010
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