Detection of cecal adenocarcinoma by Tc-99m pertechnetate scintigram.
A 23-year-old male presented with occult gastrointestinal bleeding and iron deficiency anemia. A Tc-99m pertechnetate abdominal scan was positive and surgery revealed an adenocarcinoma of the cecum. No Meckel's diverticulum was identified. This is the first reported association of an abnormal Tc-99m pertechnetate scan in adenocarcinoma. Carcinoma of the right colon should be considered in any patient with a positive pertechnetate scan for Meckel's diverticulum and suggestive clinical features.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D002430:Cecal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m