Radio-isotope scanning in the diagnosis of pancreatic disease

The results of 117 pancreatic scans using selenomethionine 75 are presented in conjunction with a report on a series of experiments undertaken to investigate the metabolism of selenomethionine. The total plasma radioactivity and plasma protein-bound activity in bile were monitored within the period of time taken by a pancreatic scan. A further investigation was also undertaken in order to find out into which plasma protein selenomethionine became incorporated during this time. The result of these experiments are presented with a discussion on the clinical application of pancreatic scanning and the usefulness of prescan preparations of the patient.