Parathyroid carcinoma visualized by gallium-67 citrate scintigraphy

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5809589

Iwase, M; Shimizu, Y; Kitahara, H; Tobioka, N; Takatsuki, K

An abnormal uptake of (/sup 67/Ga)citrate by a palpable neck tumor was observed in a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism. The pathological diagnosis of the surgically resected specimen was parathyroid carcinoma invading the thyroid. The uptake was negative in nine patients with parathyroid adenoma. These results suggest that /sup 67/Ga scintigraphy may be useful to differentiate parathyroid carcinoma from benign parathyroid tumor.

• Research Organization: Toyota Hospital, Japan
• OSTI ID: 5809589
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN JNMEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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