Case Author(s): Jerold Wallis, M.D. , 5/31/94 . Rating: #D3, #Q4
Diagnosis: Metastatic Gastrinoma
Brief history:
History of Gastrinoma with resection in the past. Rule out recurrence.
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Diagnosis: Metastatic Gastrinoma
Full history:
The patient had rising gastrin levels,
making a recurrence of his tumor likely. The patient was
being evaluated to determine whether
surgical resection was a viable option.
Findings:
Widespread metastatic disease can be seen,
with the most intense focus of activity
located in the dome of the liver.
Discussion:
This tracer is useful for imaging various forms of
neuroendocrine tumors; the method of localization is
via binding to somatastatin receptors
Followup:
Due to the widespread nature of the disease, the patient was treated medically.
ACR Codes and Keywords:
References and General Discussion of Octreotide Scintigraphy (Anatomic field:Gasterointestinal System, Category:Neoplasm, Neoplastic-like condition)
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