Pheochromocytomas: Imaging with 2-[Fluorine-18]fluoro-2-deoxy-<scp>d</scp>-glucose PET

1999304 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Barry L. Shulkin · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Norman W. Thompson · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Brahm Shapiro · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

James C. Sisson · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Most pheochromocytomas accumulate FDG. Uptake is found in a greater percentage of malignant than benign pheochromocytomas. FDG PET is especially useful in defining the distribution of those pheochromocytomas that fail to concentrate MIBG.

Topics & Keywords

Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Radiology

Volume 212, Issue 1, pp. 35-41

DOI: 10.1148/radiology.212.1.r99jl3035

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