Iodine-131 labeled anti-CEA antibodies uptake by Hürthle cell carcinoma.
Localization of Hürthle cell cancer deposits in the lung with I-131 labeled anti-carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) monoclonal antibody is described. This technique may prove useful if conventional scanning with I-131 sodium iodide for distant metastases is negative.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary; D000328:Adult; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes