Tc-99m-tetrofosmin scintigraphy in a primary giant cell tumor of bone with pulmonary metastases

Yapar Z., Kibar M., ÖZBARLAS S., Sahin B., Uguz A. H., Gonlusen G., ...More

ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, vol.17, no.2, pp.153-157, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/bf02988455
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.153-157
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Giant cell tumor (GCT) is usually considered to be a benign entity. In rare cases, pulmonary metastases can be observed. This report documents the Tc-99m-tetrofosmin scan findings of a conventional GCT of the femur and developed pulmonary nodules. The lung lesions were felt to be an example of benign metastases. According to our review, this is the first case in the literature demonstrating tetrofosmin accumulation in a GCT of bone and its pulmonary metastases.