Clinical evaluation of /sup 67/Ga scanning in the diagnosis of anaplastic carcinoma and malignant lymphoma of the thyroid

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:5682093

Higashi, T ^[1]; Ito, K; Mimura, T; Ohi, T; Nishikawa, Y; Wilcox, J

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1. Kanagawa Dental College

While /sup 67/Ga uptake has been reported to be highly variable and nonspecific in the diagnosis of malignant tumors of the thyroid, it has also been observed to depend on the histological nature of the lesion. For this reason, the behavior of /sup 67/Ga in various types of thyroid cancer was investigated in a prospective study of 86 patients with thyroid masses compatible with anaplastic carcinoma or malignant lymphoma. The study demonstrated a distinct difference in uptake between well-differentiated adenocarcinoma of the thyroid and the more undifferentiated anaplastic carcinoma and malignant lymphoma.

• OSTI ID: 5682093
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 141:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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