68Ga DOTATATE uptake in vertebral hemangioma
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Abstract
Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy is an established modality for imaging well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors. It is known that inflammatory diseases (eg, tuberculosis) may also accumulate somatostatin receptor analogs. Here, we present the case of a 69-year-old patient with a neuroendocrine tumor of the rectum showing uptake of Ga DOTATATE in 2 vertebrae that was caused by vertebral hemangiomas. This could be clearly demonstrated on the CT scan. Although studies outlining the normal distribution of Ga DOTATATE exist, uptake in vertebral hemangiomas has not been described yet. As the case shows, vertebral hemangiomas should be kept in mind as a benign differential diagnosis.
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 462-463 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Clinical nuclear medicine |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2014 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
PubMed | 24152639 |
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