99mTc-pertechnetate thyroid static scintigraphy unexpectedly revealed ectopic gastric mucosa of upper esophagus

Hell J Nucl Med. 2023 May-Aug;26(2):157-159. doi: 10.1967/s002449912580. Epub 2023 Aug 4.

Abstract

Technetium-99m (99mTc)-pertechnetate can be taken up by both gastric mucosa and thyroid tissue. Ectopic gastric mucosa of upper esophagus found in thyroid scintigraphy is rare. We reported a 31-year-old woman who underwent 99mTc-pertechnetate thyroid static scintigraphy for abnormal ultrasound findings. A focal uptake lesion was found in her upper chest. Single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging showed increased uptake in multiple sites of the upper esophagus without significant thickening. Eventually, gastroscopic findings revealed multiple ectopic gastric mucosa of upper esophagus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Esophagus / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Gastric Mucosa / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed Tomography
  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m*
  • Technetium
  • Thyroid Gland* / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
  • Technetium
  • Radiopharmaceuticals