Visualization of a ganglioneuroma by means of scintigraphy with 131-I-MIBG.
A case report of ganglioneuroma secreting catecholamines is presented. The 131-I-MIBG gammagraphy was positive. We conclude that an uptake of 131-I-MIBG is not synonimous of a malignant tumour.
D019797:3-Iodobenzylguanidine; D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005729:Ganglioneuroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007462:Iodobenzenes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007462:Iodobenzenes; D019797:3-Iodobenzylguanidine