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We examined an interesting case of chromomycosis that had a characteristic Ga-67 accumulation. This patient had had widespread chromomycosis skin lesions for 8 years. We performed Ga-67 scintigraphy in an attempt to obtain additional information on the site and extent of the lesion. Ga-67 scintigraphy revealed not only all subcutaneous nodules but also an unsuspected enlarged lymphnode and a visceral lesion. This case indicates that Ga-67 scintigraphy is a very useful method to use in detecting the site and extension of chromomycosis, especially in the nodal and the visceral lesions, and sometimes might help in differential diagnosis.
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Sato, M., Takeda, T., Sugahara, S. et al. Ga-67 scintigraphy in chromomycosis. Ann Nucl Med 3, 59–62 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03164569
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