A case of local recurrent pheochromocytoma: usefulness of I-123 MIBG early SPECT and maximum intensity projection images

Clin Nucl Med. 2000 Apr;25(4):285-7. doi: 10.1097/00003072-200004000-00010.

Abstract

It has been reported that 10% of patients with pheochromocytoma experience recurrence despite surgery. The authors administered I-123 MIBG to patients with recurrent pheochromocytoma and found that early images are more useful than delayed images to detect recurrence. Early imaging with I-123 MIBG is useful for postoperative follow-up studies in patients with pheochromocytoma and those with possible tumor recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • 3-Iodobenzylguanidine*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging
  • Pheochromocytoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon* / methods

Substances

  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • 3-Iodobenzylguanidine