abstract：:We report a 65-year-old man with a right cerebral infarction that occurred 15 years ago and a residual left hemiparesis that began with progressive contralateral hemiparesis. During the hospitalization, the patient developed a bilateral alien hand syndrome. Urgent CT, MR, CT angiography, and brain perfusion SPECT were...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Serrano-Vicente J,Duran-Barquero C,Garcia-Bernardo L,Dominguez-Grande ML,Infante-Torre JR,Rayo-Madrid JI

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REPORT:Extrahepatic bile duct (EHD) cancer varies in uptake of FDG. The aim of the present study was to determine the role of glucose transporter (GLUT) 1 and hexokinase (HK) 2 in the glucose metabolism of EHD cancer cells using immunohistochemistry and 18F-FDG PET/CT. METHODS:Twenty-six patients with E...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Yoon SO,Jeon TJ,Park JS,Ryu YH,Lee JH,Yoo JS,Kim JK,Yoon DS,Oh EJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 48-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, and her initial investigations, which included an abdominal ultrasound and a pelvic MRI examination, revealed a dominant soft tissue mass abutting her left iliac bone, extensive pelvic adenopathy, and multiple osseous metastases. The findings were concerning for chond...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Li X,Liu S,Yao S,Wang M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary breast lymphoma is an extremely rare disease. Primary breast mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is even rarer, and bilateral involvement is exceptional. We report on the F-FDG PET/CT findings in a patient with primary bilateral breast MALT lymphoma. F-FDG PET/CT showed hypermetabolic masses in b...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Kim DH,Jeong JY,Lee SW,Lee J,Ahn BC

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease with limited therapeutic options. As a neuroendocrine tumor, MTC expresses somatostatin receptors, and therefore, somatostatin-labeled radiopharmaceuticals could be used to treat patients with MTC. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this s...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Vaisman F,Rosado de Castro PH,Lopes FP,Kendler DB,Pessoa CH,Bulzico DA,de Carvalho Leal D,Vilhena B,Vaisman M,Carneiro M,Corbo R

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poorly differentiated thyroid cancer is a rare thyroid cancer, accounts for approximately 5% of all thyroid cancer cases, and is associated with a poor prognosis. It commonly metastasizes to regional lymph nodes, lung, and bones. We present a patient with poorly differentiated thyroid cancer with unusual extensive spr...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Ma HY,Moadel R,Freeman LM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:I-FP-CIT SPECT is increasingly used to differentiate between Alzheimer's dementia (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). The role of I-FP-CIT SPECT in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is rather unclear, albeit nigrostriatal involvement may occur. The aim of this study was to evaluate its role in the differ...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Spehl TS,Frings L,Hellwig S,Weiller C,Hüll M,Meyer PT,Amtage F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In recent years, several case reports have described venous thromboembolism (VTE) on FDG PET/CT. In this short communication, we present results from a proof-of-concept pilot study aimed at providing some preliminary data on the efficacy of FDG PET/CT in prospective patients with suspected VTE. PATIENTS AND ME...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Hess S,Madsen PH,Iversen ED,Frifelt JJ,Høilund-Carlsen PF,Alavi A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the feasibility of simultaneous acquisition of F-fluoroethylcholine (F-choline) PET and functional MRI (standardized uptake value [SUV]max/mean and apparent diffusion coefficient [ADC]mean), using a hybrid PET/MRI scanner, for diagnosis and response assessment in a cohort of children with astrocytic ...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Fraioli F,Shankar A,Hargrave D,Hyare H,Gaze MN,Groves AM,Alongi P,Stoneham S,Michopoulou S,Syed R,Bomanji JB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The images of a patient with acromegaly, who previously underwent operation for pituitary adenoma, were obtained. The MRI scan showed a mass in the right cavernous sinus, with biochemical test results positive for the presence of a hormonally active adenoma. The patient was scheduled for CyberKnife radiotherapy. Radio...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： d'Amico A,Stąpór-Fudzińska M,Tarnawski R

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a patient with labile hypertension and elevated metanephrines who underwent 123Iodine metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) for the detection of a possible paraganglioma. The scan revealed markedly abnormal diffusely increased activity in the right renal parenchyma. A CT angiogram showed severe renal artery steno...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Jordan A,Seltzer M,Siegel A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid is rare. We present FDG PET/CT findings on 2 male patients with primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid. Elevated FDG activity was visualized on primary thyroid tumor and metastatic lesions on both patients. ...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Cai L,Chen Y,Huang Z,Wu J

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 57-year-old man with a history of metastatic melanoma and sclerotic bone lesions seen on CT was referred for F NaF PET/CT evaluation of active skeletal metastases. While the bone lesions had no uptake and were therefore thought to represent sequela of previously treated disease, an unexpected area of F NaF uptake wa...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Jones RP,Iagaru A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 67-year-old man with a swollen right testicle also had dry cough for 3 months. Computed tomography of the chest showed multiple calcified lung nodules and lymph nodes in the hilum. FDG PET/CT revealed elevated FDG activity not only in the right testicle mass but also calcified thoracic lesions. Histologic examinatio...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Sun D,Yu R,Geng D,Chen J,Zhang L

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interview is usually a major determinant on whether or not a physician job applicant is hired. This article addresses a number of fine points for the interview not previously emphasized in this series of articles. For example, the job candidate needs to be careful that the questions he/she asks are not negative an...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Harolds J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rib benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is an uncommon entity. We came across a 20-year-old Chinese man who complained of right chest pain for 2 weeks. All laboratory examination results were normal. CT of the thorax revealed an expansible bone lesion in the right sixth anterior rib. Whole-body bone scan demonstrated in...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Li X,Meng Z,Li D,Tan J,Song X

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is a rare hematologic malignancy characterized by the accumulation of monocytes in the blood and bone marrow, dysplastic hematopoiesis, and potential leukemic involvement of organs. We report a case of leukemic involvement of cervical lymph nodes detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT. A 53-...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Derlin T,Clauditz TS,Bannas P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-body (131I) scintigraphy (WBS) is used to detect residual or metastatic tissue during treatment of differentiated thyroid carcinoma in combination with thyroglobulin (Tg) and ultrasonography of the neck. It is a highly sensitive method, but there is a high rate of false positives. We report the case of a 52-year...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Meyer M,Godbert Y,Soubeyran I,Cazeau AL,Bonichon F

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ga somatostatin receptor PET/CT, currently the most sensitive imaging modality for well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors, is based on the molecular imaging of somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) that are expressed in different tumor entities such as neuroendocrine neoplasms, lymphomas, meningiomas, or renal cell cancer...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Peter L,Sänger J,Hommann M,Baum RP,Kaemmerer D

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iatrogenic chyle leak with chyloma formation is a rare complication of kidney transplantation resulting from injury to the lymphatics. We present a case of a 53-year-old man who complained of right leg swelling 2 months after kidney transplantation for chronic renal failure. Abdomen CT showed loculated fluid collectio...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Oh JK,Yoon HE,Chung YA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 36-year-old woman presented with a calcium level of 15.7 mg/dL (normal, 8.5-11.0 mg/dL) and an extremely elevated parathyroid hormone level of 1549.6 pg/mL (normal, 10.0-65.0 pg/ mL). She subsequently underwent a parathyroid scan and ultrasound evaluation, which suggested parathyroid carcinoma. Biopsy of a lytic les...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Varma R,Kim YJ,Garjian K,Barank D

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic pyocyst is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. With extensive hepatic cystic disease, localization of a pyocyst and targeted aspiration or drainage is often a diagnostic challenge. Two patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease a...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Ayesa SL,Gradinscak DJ,Schembri GP

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Actinomycosis is a rare chronic granulomatous disease that runs an indolent course, predominantly seen in Asian countries. The present case highlights the findings of F-FDG PET/CT in cervicothoracic actinomycosis imitating lymphoma. ...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Singla S,Singh H,Mukherjee A,Karunanithi S,Bal C,Kumar R

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 60-year-old woman with clinical and biochemical features suggestive of adrenal insufficiency was found to have bilateral adrenal masses on CT scan and was subjected to F-FDG PET scan. The scan showed hypermetabolic mediastinal nodes in addition to intense tracer uptake in bilateral adrenal masses. CT-guided adrenal ...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Kasaliwal R,Malhotra G,Bukan A,Asopa RV,Wanjare S,Shah NS

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of rest gated SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and intraventricular synchronism, to identify heart failure (HF) patients most likely to experience cardiac events. METHODS:We studied 165 patients with left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 4...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Peix A,Karell J,Rodríguez L,Cabrera LO,Padrón K,Carrillo R,Mena E,Fernández Y

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced cortical benzodiazepine receptor binding potential in late images of I-iomazenil SPECT indicates neuronal damage in the cortex. We present the case of a 31-year-old woman with mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) who had focal seizures in the right hand. FLA...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Taguchi Y,Takashima S,Noguchi K,Tanaka K

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential of brain imaging has grown rapidly with new modalities, hybrid combinations of existing modalities, and novel metabolic tracers. F-florbetapir is an amyloid plaque-binding molecule labeled to F that allows positron imaging of the amyloid deposition in the brain. This protein deposition is known to be one...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Vercher-Conejero JL,Rubbert C,Kohan AA,Partovi S,O'Donnell JK

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chylous reflux is described as the backflow of chyle through the varicose lymphatics with incompetent lymph valves and leakage of the lymph. The valves in the dilated, varicose, tortuous lymph vessels become incompetent, and as a result, the lymph blended with chyle, reflux into the lower limbs or the genitalia. Reflu...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Kazemzadeh GH,Sadeghi R,Ebrahimi E,Rad MA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the published literature to assess the role (indications, advantages, and limitations) of SPECT/CT for the detection of sentinel lymph node (SLN) in breast cancer. METHODS:The authors searched PubMed for published literature in English addressing this...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Vercellino L,Ohnona J,Groheux D,Slama A,Colletti PM,Chondrogiannis S,Merlet P,Toubert ME,Rubello D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a woman with a history of Gaucher disease and secondary portal hypertension. She went to hospital for treatment of resistant fever without apparent cause. A conventional study of fever of unknown origin did not show any pathology. For this reason, she was referred to our department for a PET/CT, which did n...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Fuertes J,Garcia-Bennett JR,Iftimie S,Danús M,Abreu JA

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old woman presented a history of left chest discomfort for 6 months. A prior CT revealed pericardial thickening, and malignancy cannot be excluded. For this reason, an FDG PET/CT scan was performed, which revealed abnormal activity inside the pericardium. The pathologic examination results after surgery demo...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Zhang G,Wang X,Yuan H,Zhang T

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aggressive natural killer cell leukemia (ANKL) is a rare malignant disorder of mature NK cells characterized by aggressive clinical course and poor outcome. The commonly involved sites are peripheral blood, bone marrow, liver, and spleen, but any organ can show involvement. We report a case of ANKL diagnosed and asses...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Park JA

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of isolated splenic metastasis from ovarian cancer detected with 18F-FDG PET/CT. A 66-year-old woman with ovarian cancer was referred for 18F-FDG PET/CT to determine the cause of elevated serum CA-125 levels about 48 months after surgery. 18F-FDG PET/CT showed focal, intense uptake in the spleen, with...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Lee DH,Yoon JK,Lee SJ,Jo KS,Yoon SH,An YS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Image quality (IQ) of PET in voluminous body regions can be limited, which impairs the assessment of small metastatic lesions. Time-of-flight (TOF) reconstruction algorithm may deliver an increase of spatial resolution. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of TOF on IQ, lesion detection rate, le...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Hausmann D,Bittencourt LK,Attenberger UI,Sertdemir M,Weidner A,Büsing KA,Brade J,Wenz F,Schoenberg SO,Dinter DJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 67-year-old woman was referred for staging of a mucosa-associated lymphoid tumor lymphoma involving the left conjunctiva. CT scan had shown paravertebral and pelvic masses, and a breast nodule. FDG PET/CT demonstrated moderately increased uptake in the left ocular conjunctiva and confirmed the paravertebral and pelv...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Sallak A,Besson FL,Pomoni A,Christinat A,Adler M,Aegerter JP,Nguyen C,de Leval L,Frossard V,Prior JO

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with neurofibromatosis type 2 (bilateral vestibular schwannomas) was treated with bevacizumab (anti-vascular endothelial growth factor [VEFG] monoclonal antibody). The left-sided tumor showed intense uptake on pretreatment In-bevacizumab scintigraphy, indicating VEGF production in the tumor, and no uptake 4 ...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Versleijen MW,Verbist BM,Mulder JJ,de Geus-Oei LF,van Herpen CM

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aim to retrospectively evaluate the impact of hormone therapy (HT) on FDG avidity of metastatic lesions in patients with breast cancer (BC) undergoing PET/CT. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Three hundred eight patients with BC were scanned with PET/CT at 2 Italian institutions (mean time from diagnosis 4 yrs, rang...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Evangelista L,Redana S,Racca M,Geuna E,Vinante L,Zago G,De Carolis V,Ghiotto C,Saladini G,Varetto T

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously healthy 3-year-old girl developed rhinorrhea, painful right neck swelling, and fever. Contrast-enhanced CT of the neck revealed cervical lymphadenopathy, for which lymphoma was considered. FDG PET/CT images showed intense activity not only in the neck but also in the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Biopsy wa...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Liu B,Lee NJ,Otero HJ,Servaes S,Zhuang H

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many causes of cerebrospinal (CSF) leaks. Most cases are secondary to blunt trauma and iatrogenic trauma caused by postoperative sequelae. Occasionally, CSF leakage may occur from nontraumatic or "spontaneous" causes, such as benign intracranial hypertension and "empty sella syndrome." Mass effect due to an ...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Ma HY,Sen P,Stein EG,Freeman LM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate and compare the role of Tc-GH SPECT/CT and F-FDOPA PET/CT for diagnosing recurrence in patients with glioma. METHODS:Thirty patients with histopathologically proven glioma (glioblastoma multiforme, 14; grade III, 6; grade II, 8; and grade I, 2), who presented with clinical and/or...

journal_title：Clinical nuclear medicine

authors： Karunanithi S,Bandopadhyaya GP,Sharma P,Kumar A,Singla S,Malhotra A,Gupta DK,Bal C

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00