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    Radionuclear scanning, including Technetium-99m bone scans and Gallium-67 citrate scans, effectively diagnosed and monitored necrotizing external otitis in 18 patients. Serial gallium scans proved useful for evaluating treatment response by tracking infection control.

    Area of Science:

    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Otolaryngology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Necrotizing external otitis is a severe infection affecting the temporal bone and skull base.
    • Early diagnosis and monitoring of treatment effectiveness are crucial for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of radionuclear scanning techniques in managing patients with necrotizing progressive external otitis.
    • To assess the role of Technetium-99m bone scans and Gallium-67 citrate scans in diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 18 patients diagnosed with necrotizing external otitis.
    • Utilized Technetium-99m bone scans for initial assessment of osteomyelitis.
    • Employed serial Gallium-67 citrate scans to monitor therapeutic response during treatment.

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    Main Results:

    • Technetium-99m bone scans demonstrated increased uptake in all 18 patients, indicating osteomyelitis.
    • Serial Gallium-67 citrate scans in 6 patients showed a decrease in uptake correlating with infection control.
    • Gallium-67 citrate scans were valuable in assessing the effectiveness of therapy over time.

    Conclusions:

    • Radionuclear scanning, particularly Technetium-99m bone scans and serial Gallium-67 citrate scans, is a valuable tool in the management of necrotizing external otitis.
    • Gallium-67 citrate scintigraphy provides a reliable method for monitoring treatment response and infection control in these patients.