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Visualization of jugular vein on a thallium-201 scan for thyroid cancer

Journal Article · · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
A 52 year-old woman with recurrent thyroid cancer showed an accumulation of Tl-201 chloride in the left side of the neck. This proved to be reflux and retention of Tl-201 chloride in the left internal jugular vein and was verified with a Tc-99m HSA flow study. This phenomenon could be mistaken for metastases of thyroid cancer.
Research Organization:
Center for Adult Diseases, Osaka (Japan)
OSTI ID:
5700678
Journal Information:
Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 14:6; ISSN CNMED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English