Merkel cell carcinoma and iodine-131 metaiodobenzylguanidine scan

Two cases of Merkel cell carcinoma, a neuroendocrine neoplasia of the skin, investigated with iodine-131 metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-mIBG) scintigraphy, are reported. Uptake in the tumor was evident only in 1 case. The possible diagnostic and therapeutic role of 131I-mIBG in patients with this rar...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European Journal of Nuclear Medicine 1992-10, Vol.19 (10), p.913-916
Hauptverfasser:	CASTAGNOLI, A, BITI, G, DE CRISTOFARO, M. T. R, FERRI, P, MAGRINI, S. M, PAPI, M. G, BIANCHI, S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	3-Iodobenzylguanidine Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - diagnostic imaging Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - radiotherapy Carcinoma, Merkel Cell - secondary Dermatology Female Humans Iodine Radioisotopes Iodobenzenes Male Medical sciences Radionuclide Imaging Skin Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Skin Neoplasms - radiotherapy Sympatholytics Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
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Zusammenfassung:	Two cases of Merkel cell carcinoma, a neuroendocrine neoplasia of the skin, investigated with iodine-131 metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-mIBG) scintigraphy, are reported. Uptake in the tumor was evident only in 1 case. The possible diagnostic and therapeutic role of 131I-mIBG in patients with this rare neoplasm is discussed.
ISSN:	0340-6997 1619-7089
DOI:	10.1007/BF00168169