TABLE 3

PRRT Indication and Grade of Tracer Uptake on Pretreatment Diagnostic Scan

PatientPRRT indicationGrade
1Severe abdominal pain and backache not relieved by pain killers and long-acting octreotide injectionsIV
2Severe abdominal pain and backache not relieved by pain killers and long-acting octreotide injectionsIV
3Severe abdominal pain and vomiting not relieved by pain killers and long-acting octreotide injectionsIV
4Severe diarrhea and episodes of flushing not relieved by long-acting octreotide injectionsIV
5Severe abdominal pain and loss of appetite; postoperative recurrence of unresectable pelvic massIII
6Severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and backache not relieved by pain killers and long-acting octreotide injectionsIV