Primary diagnosis of multiple pheochromocytomas in the brother of a MEN-2 patient by simultaneous MIBG scintigraphy and low-dose computed tomography.
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Primary diagnosis of multiple pheochromocytomas in the brother of a MEN-2 patient by simultaneous MIBG scintigraphy and low-dose computed tomography. / Kjaer, Andreas; Petersen, Claus Leth.
In: Clinical Nuclear Medicine, Vol. 27, No. 12, 2002, p. 868-70.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Primary diagnosis of multiple pheochromocytomas in the brother of a MEN-2 patient by simultaneous MIBG scintigraphy and low-dose computed tomography.
AU - Kjaer, Andreas
AU - Petersen, Claus Leth
N1 - Keywords: 3-Iodobenzylguanidine; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Aged; Female; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Genetic Screening; Humans; Liver Neoplasms; Male; Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a; Pheochromocytoma; Radionuclide Imaging; Siblings; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scintigraphy is a well-established functional imaging method for localizing pheochromocytomas. However, the morphologic information revealed on the scintigram is often too sparse and thus, accordingly, supplemental computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging are often performed. Recently, gamma cameras with built-in low-dose CT were introduced. The authors describe a patient with a high likelihood of pheochromocytoma who had simultaneous MIBG scintigraphy and low-dose CT performed as the primary examinations. The scan revealed pheochromocytomas in both adrenal glands and one extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma located in the liver. The combined imaging ensured the final diagnosis without any need for further imaging. Based on the findings of this case, the authors believe that combined MIBG scintigraphy and low-dose CT is a promising future single imaging technique for pheochromocytomas.
AB - Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scintigraphy is a well-established functional imaging method for localizing pheochromocytomas. However, the morphologic information revealed on the scintigram is often too sparse and thus, accordingly, supplemental computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging are often performed. Recently, gamma cameras with built-in low-dose CT were introduced. The authors describe a patient with a high likelihood of pheochromocytoma who had simultaneous MIBG scintigraphy and low-dose CT performed as the primary examinations. The scan revealed pheochromocytomas in both adrenal glands and one extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma located in the liver. The combined imaging ensured the final diagnosis without any need for further imaging. Based on the findings of this case, the authors believe that combined MIBG scintigraphy and low-dose CT is a promising future single imaging technique for pheochromocytomas.
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 12607865
VL - 27
SP - 868
EP - 870
JO - Clinical Nuclear Medicine
JF - Clinical Nuclear Medicine
SN - 0363-9762
IS - 12
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