The authors report their experience on the use of 111In-DTPA-octreotide scintigraphy in the diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinomas of the lung. The studies were performed both preoperatively, to obtain a correct staging of the tumor, or postoperatively, because of the suspicion of a recurrence or distant metastases. The main findings were: high sensitivity in localizing the tumor and its recurrences or metastases and high predictive value for responsiveness to 'cold' octreotide therapy.

Neuroendocrine carcinomas of the lung and role of 111In-DTPA-octreotide scintigraphy: preliminary results.

OLIARO, Alberto;FILOSSO, Pier Luigi;BISI, Gianni;
1996-01-01

Abstract

The authors report their experience on the use of 111In-DTPA-octreotide scintigraphy in the diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinomas of the lung. The studies were performed both preoperatively, to obtain a correct staging of the tumor, or postoperatively, because of the suspicion of a recurrence or distant metastases. The main findings were: high sensitivity in localizing the tumor and its recurrences or metastases and high predictive value for responsiveness to 'cold' octreotide therapy.
1996
37
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OLIARO A; FILOSSO PL; BELLO M; CASADIO C; MUNI A; GRECO B; BERTUCCIO G; BISI G; MAGGI G
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