We previously found that 201TI SPECT is a highly specific agent for detection of metabolic activity of childhood brain tumors. To compare the relative diagnostic accuracy of 201TI and a technetium-based tumor-avid agent, we have obtained SPECT in 19 children using 201TI (37-111 MBq) followed
BACKGROUND
Profound hypokalemic conditions resulting from cisplatin therapy have been known to produce hypokalemic paralysis in rare cases. We describe such a case of cisplatin-induced hypokalemic paralysis.
METHODS
A 15-year-old Persian girl with ovarian dysgerminoma presented with severe