[Detection and localization of multiple metastases from differentiated thyroid carcinoma with 99mTc-MIBI whole body scintigraphy: a case report].
A 79-year-old male with a history of total thyroidectomy due to follicular thyroid carcinoma developed multiple metastases in the lung, bone, and lymph nodes. In order to detect and localize every metastases, 99mTc-MIBI whole body scintigraphy was performed, and clearly depicted all metastatic lesions except tiny pulmonary nodules. 99mTc-MIBI whole body scintigraphy may be useful in detecting metastases from differentiated thyroid carcinoma, because of a good quality of scintigram and no need of patient preparation. This article is the first report on 99mTc-MIBI localization in multiple metastases from differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
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Department of Radiology, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa.
Arai
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Soya
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Toshima
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Kusano
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D018263:Adenocarcinoma, Follicular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D017256:Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014915:Whole-Body Counting
D017256:Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi