| Literature DB >> 8894669 |
H Sone1, Y Okuda, Y Nakamura, N Ishikawa, T Yamaoka, Y Kawakami, M Odawara, T Matsushima, K Kawai, K Yamashita.
Abstract
Radioiodinated metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scintigraphy is known for its high specificity in detecting pheochromocytoma and other tumors of neural crest origin. We describe herein the first case of a definite adrenocortical adenoma that demonstrated false-positive uptake on MIBG scintigraphy. In addition, we reviewed all 13 reported cases showing false-positive uptake, and suggest that careful evaluation is needed before diagnosing a 'silent' or 'asymptomatic' pheochromocytoma.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8894669 DOI: 10.1159/000185010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Horm Res ISSN: 0301-0163