Localization of metastatic adrenal cortical carcinoma with Ga-67

Clin Nucl Med. 1991 Feb;16(2):117-9. doi: 10.1097/00003072-199102000-00011.

Abstract

Data are limited on the localization of Ga-67 in primary or metastatic adrenal cortical carcinoma. We report the localization of Ga-67 to pathologically confirmed adrenal cortical carcinoma metastatic to the lung. A review of the literature revealed four patients have previously been reported to have metastatic adrenal cortical carcinoma detected on Ga-67 scan. Gallium imaging may be useful in the evaluation of patients with adrenal cortical carcinoma. SPECT imaging should further improve lesion resolution and localization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adult
  • Carcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma / secondary*
  • Citrates*
  • Citric Acid
  • Gallium Radioisotopes*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Male
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Citrates
  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Citric Acid