Immunoscintigraphic localization in a benign thyroid neoplasm of a monoclonal antibody directed against melanoma.
In a prospective study for evaluation of the use of a monoclonal antibody directed against melanoma in the staging of patients affected by malignant melanoma, we report monoclonal antibody uptake in a follicular thyroid adenoma. Computed tomography, ultrasonography, and pertechnetate scintigraphy did not provide a certain diagnosis. Only pathologic examination of the surgical specimen was conclusive.
Feggi
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Department of Nuclear Medicine, Santa Anna Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.
Prandini
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Pansini
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Virgili
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Indelli
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Virgili
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000378:metabolism*; D000368:Aged; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000378:metabolism*
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm