Unexpected 99mTcO4- Uptake by Lung Adenocarcinoma

Clin Nucl Med. 2021 Jun 1;46(6):e342-e343. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000003617.

Abstract

A 76-year-old woman underwent 99mTcO4- thyroid scintigraphy to clarify thyrotoxicosis. In addition to suppressed thyroid uptake, an atypical tracer accumulation appeared on already know pulmonary adenocarcinoma in the left lung upper lobe. Surgical pathology was reviewed confirming the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma with focal mucins production and excluding a misdiagnosed differentiated thyroid carcinoma metastasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma of Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenocarcinoma of Lung / metabolism*
  • Aged
  • Biological Transport
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m / metabolism*

Substances

  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m