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[Quantitative analysis of 99mTc-GSA liver scintigraphy with graphical plot method]

H Shinohara1, Y Niio, S Hasebe

  • 1Department of Radiology, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital.

Nihon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi. Nippon Acta Radiologica
|March 1, 1996
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This study introduces a new liver imaging agent, 99mTc-galactosyl human serum albumin (99mTc-GSA), for assessing liver function. A simplified graphical method accurately estimates the maximum removal rate of this agent, aiding in liver disease diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Hepatology
  • Pharmacokinetics

Background:

  • The asialoglycoprotein receptor is exclusively located on mammalian hepatocytes.
  • Accurate assessment of liver function is crucial for diagnosing and managing liver diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of 99mTc-galactosyl human serum albumin (99mTc-GSA) as a receptor-binding agent for liver scintigraphy.
  • To develop and validate a simplified method for quantifying the maximum removal rate of 99mTc-GSA in patients with liver diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Liver scintigraphy was performed on 65 patients using 99mTc-GSA.
  • Dynamic data were acquired for 20 minutes post-injection.
  • Maximum removal rate (P(2)) was measured using nonlinear five-compartment model analysis and a simplified graphical plot method.

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Main Results:

  • The graphical plot method accurately estimated the maximum removal rate of 99mTc-GSA using only two data points (0 and 1 minute).
  • The maximum removal rate was determined immediately after intravenous injection.
  • The rate constant of transfer from hepatic blood to the receptor (P(2)*(1/min)) and the transfer rate from extrahepatic blood to the liver (Ku) were estimated and found to be equivalent.

Conclusions:

  • A simplified graphical method provides an easy and accurate estimation of 99mTc-GSA's maximum removal rate.
  • This method facilitates the assessment of liver function using 99mTc-GSA scintigraphy.
  • The findings support the use of 99mTc-GSA for diagnosing liver diseases.