Mediastinal Masses in Nuclear Medicine Studies: A Diagnostic Algorithm

J Nucl Med Technol. 2016 Dec;44(4):261-262. doi: 10.2967/jnmt.116.176461. Epub 2016 Jun 30.

Abstract

There are multiple reasons for an anterior mediastinal mass. In this case, we discuss possible etiologies and offer an algorithm to narrow the differential diagnosis. When the mass cannot be diagnosed radiographically, the next step in imaging is a physiologic assessment with radionuclide modalities.

Keywords: 123I; FDG PET/CT; SPECT/CT; mediastinal mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Multimodal Imaging
  • Nuclear Medicine*