Joint Program in Nuclear Medicine
Bright Red Blood per Rectum and Hematemesis
Presentation
A 64 year old male with history of gastroesophageal reflux disease
since age 20 presented to the ER with bright red blood per rectum and
hematemesis.
Imaging Technique
- CT of abdomen and pelvis performed after administration of IV and
oral contrast.
- Approximately 45 minutes after the intravenous administration of
22.1 mCi of F18-FDG, 2-dimensional PET scan performed from skull base
to proximal thighs. Transmission attenuation correction was applied.
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J. Anthony Parker, MD PhD, Tony_Parker@CareGroup.Harvard.edu
