title: Localization of a pheochromocytoma using I-123 MIBG adrenal scintigraphy.
abstract: In a patient with the clinical diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, the localization of the tumor is essential for planning treatment. Recently, we have performed I-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) adrenal scintigraphy in a patient presenting with a history of paroxysmal hypertension. Scintigraphy accurately located an ectopic unilateral pheochromocytoma. The scintigraphic diagnosis was confirmed by surgery and a diagnosis of ectopic unilateral pheochromocytoma was made by histopathological examination. This case report illustrates the specific diagnosis of pheochromocytoma by I-123 MIBG scintigraphy which is especially useful when other diagnostic procedures are equivocal.
authors: Institut für Medizin, Forschungszentrum, Julich, Germany.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Shirkare
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Kuwert
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Weckesser
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Czech
authors: K J
authors: KJ
authors: Langen
authors: H W
authors: HW
authors: Muller-Gartner
mesh_terms: D019797:3-Iodobenzylguanidine; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007462:Iodobenzenes; D008297:Male; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014055:Tomography, Emission-Computed
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D007462:Iodobenzenes; D019797:3-Iodobenzylguanidine