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

Ann Nucl Med. 2003 Apr;17(2):153-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02988455.

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 99mTc-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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Femoral Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Femoral Neoplasms / pathology
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / pathology
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / secondary*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Male
  • Organophosphorus Compounds*
  • Organotechnetium Compounds*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Radiopharmaceuticals

Substances

  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Organotechnetium Compounds
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin