Gallium scans in Paget's sarcoma

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198212000-00004· OSTI ID:5986833

Yeh, S D; Rosen, G; Benua, R S

Bone and gallium scans were performed in twelve patients with Paget's sarcoma. Most of these patients had polyostotic Paget's disease. The lesions with sarcomatous changes were usually associated with less /sup 99m/Tc MDP uptake as compared with Pagetoid bone which was not sarcomatous. Gallium uptake in the tumor area was proportionally higher than the MDP uptake and appeared quite irregular. Follow-up scans were available in a limited number of patients. Temporary response to chemotherapy was reflected by the decreased gallium uptake in the tumor area. Gallium scans appear to be useful in confirming the diagnosis of Paget's sarcoma and may be valuable in monitoring therapeutic response.

• Research Organization: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
• OSTI ID: 5986833
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 7:12; ISSN CNMED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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