Routine preoperative 123I-MIBG scintigraphy for patients with phaeochromocytoma is not necessary
Abstract
Functional imaging using 123I-meta-iodo-benzyl-guanetidine (MIBG) scintigraphy has alleged 100% specificity for phaeochromocytoma (PHAEO). Its benefit in patients with biochemical diagnosis of PHAEO is arguable when cross-sectional radiology can demonstrate the side–size of the adrenal tumours. This is a retrospective review of clinical notes of patients undergoing adrenalectomy for PHAEO in a University centre. Between January 2000 and December...
Paper Details
Title
Routine preoperative 123I-MIBG scintigraphy for patients with phaeochromocytoma is not necessary
Published Date
Jul 29, 2008
Volume
393
Issue
5
Pages
725 - 727
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