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Unusual 131Iodine uptake in a joint demonstrated by SPECT/CT in a patient with differentiated thyroid cancer.

Authors :
Ciappuccini R
Aide N
Métayer L
Bardet S
Source :
Clinical nuclear medicine [Clin Nucl Med] 2015 Apr; Vol. 40 (4), pp. 332-4.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

An 84-year-old woman was referred for radioiodine ablation 2 months after total thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid cancer. Whole-body scan showed an 131Iodine focus in the left hand. 131Iodine uptake persisted after skin decontamination. SPECT/CT revealed focal uptake in the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. Hybrid CT scan and medical history with clinical examination suggested osteoarthritis of the first metacarpophalangeal joint.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-0229
Volume :
40
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical nuclear medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25674862
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/RLU.0000000000000710