The value of gallium-67 scanning in upper abdominal lymphomas

A series of 77 gallium-67 citrate (67Ga citrate) scans of the abdomen revealed lymphoma in 12 cases (nine of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, three of Hodgkin's disease). Scanning was undertaken (i) to confirm the suspicion of lymphoma, or (ii) as part of a staging procedure when the diagnosis of lymphoma had been established, or (iii) as a follow-up investigation after treatment of lymphoma. The diagnosis of lymphoma in the upper part of the abdomen is difficult with conventional techniques such as lymphography, and it is in this area that 67Ga citrate scanning is shown to be of value.