Abstract
A case of primary thyroid lymphoma demonstrating uptake of 99mTc-hexakis-2-methoxy isobutyl isonitrile (MIBI) is presented. The 99mTc-MIBI image more clearly delineated the extent of tumor as demonstrated on CT compared to 201Tl-chloride and [99mTc]pertechnetate images. Following two courses of chemotherapy, repeat radionuclide studies and CT scan showed complete resolution of the thyroid tumor. Technetium-99m-MIBI may be useful in the assessment of disease activity and monitoring response to treatment in patients with lymphoma.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Comparative Study
MeSH terms
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Female
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Humans
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / diagnostic imaging*
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / metabolism
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnostic imaging*
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / metabolism
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Middle Aged
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Nitriles / pharmacokinetics*
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Organotechnetium Compounds / pharmacokinetics*
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi
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Thallium Radioisotopes / pharmacokinetics*
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Thyroid Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Thyroid Neoplasms / metabolism
Substances
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Nitriles
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Organotechnetium Compounds
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Thallium Radioisotopes
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Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi