Localization of a pheochromocytoma using I-123 MIBG adrenal scintigraphy.
J Postgrad Med
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1994 Apr-Jun; 40(2): 85-7
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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.
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Asunto principal:
Anciano
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Tomografía Computarizada de Emisión
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Sensibilidad y Especificidad
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3-Yodobencilguanidina
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Radioisótopos de Yodo
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Yodobencenos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Revista:
J Postgrad Med
Año:
1994
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Artículo
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