Accumulation of /sup 99m/Tc-polyphosphate in two squamous cell carcinomas of the lung: case report

Journal Article · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1975 · J. Nucl. Med., v. 16, no. 11, pp. 1021-1023

OSTI ID:4158226

Lowenthal, I S; Tow, D E; Chang, Y C

Technetium-99m-polyphosphate was found to accumulate in two squamous cell carcinomas of the lung. In one case, microscopy and electron microscopy failed to demonstrate calcification in the tumor. Possible mechanism(s) of accumulation of polyphosphate in nonosseous tissues was reviewed. (auth)

• Research Organization: West Roxbury Veterans Administration Hospital, Boston
• NSA Number: NSA-33-007717
• OSTI ID: 4158226
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med., v. 16, no. 11, pp. 1021-1023, Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med., v. 16, no. 11, pp. 1021-1023; ISSN JNMEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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