title: Iodine-131 metaiodobenzylguanidine for the locating of suspected pheochromocytoma: experience in 400 cases.
abstract: The efficacy of the newly developed pheochromocytoma-seeking radiopharmaceutical, [131I]MIBG, was examined in the first 400 patients (441 studies) investigated for suspected pheochromocytoma at our institution. The results of [131I]MIBG scintigraphy were classified as true positive, false positive, true negative, and false negative. Using this classification the sensitivity was found to be 78.4% in primary, sporadic pheochromocytoma, 92.4% in malignant pheochromocytoma, and 94.3% in familial pheochromocytoma giving an overall sensitivity of 87.4%. The specificity was 98.9% in primary, sporadic pheochromocytoma, 100% in malignant pheochromocytoma, and 100% in familial pheochromocytoma. The overall specificity was 98.9%. Iodine-131 MIBG scintigraphy was thus found to be a safe, noninvasive, and efficacious technique for the location of pheochromocytomas, especially for those arising from nonadrenal sites, recurring postoperatively, and exhibiting malignant metastatic disease. We find that, where available, [131I]MIBG scintigraphy is the study of choice to initiate the location of suspected pheochromocytoma.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shapiro
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Copp
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Sisson
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Eyre
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wallis
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Beierwaltes
mesh_terms: D019797:3-Iodobenzylguanidine; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000235:genetics; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007462:Iodobenzenes; D009377:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000235:genetics; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000235:genetics; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007462:Iodobenzenes; D019797:3-Iodobenzylguanidine