Radiation synovectomy with 165Dy-FHMA: lymph node uptake and radiation dosimetry calculations.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The lymph node uptake of 165Dy was measured in 25 patients treated by radiation synovectomy via intra-articular injection of 165Dy-ferric hydroxide macroaggregates (FHMA). An average of 0.12% of the injected dose was found in the inguinal lymph nodes 19h post injection. This results in a lymph node of 16.6 rad (166 mGy), a dose significantly less than that reported following radiation synovectomy with other radiocolloids. Dosimetry calculations for the intra-articular injection of 165Dy-FHMA are provided in the appendix.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Zalutsky, MR; Venkatesan, PP; English, RJ; Shortkroff, S; Sledge, CB; Adelstein, SJ

Published Date

  • 1986

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 12 / 6

Start / End Page

  • 457 - 465

PubMed ID

  • 3710708

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0047-0740

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/s0047-0740(86)80008-0

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States