Intraoperative detection of ganglioneuromas with 123I-MIBG

Clin Nucl Med. 2012 Aug;37(8):768-71. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e31825add9b.

Abstract

Radioactive MIBG can be used in radioguided surgery for neuroendocrine tumors. We report the case of a man with a mutation in the succinate dehydrogenase subunit B (SDHB) gene, in which an abdominal MRI scan identified two 5-mm left para-aortic nodules, suspect for paragangliomas. Subsequent SPECT revealed increased uptake of tracer. 123I MIBG probe-guided resection was scheduled. During surgery, 2 small nodules with elevated activity in between the superior mesenteric artery and the left adrenal gland were identified by the detection probe and were resected. Histopathologic examination revealed mature ganglioneuromas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • 3-Iodobenzylguanidine*
  • Adult
  • Ganglioneuroma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ganglioneuroma / pathology
  • Ganglioneuroma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Care*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • 3-Iodobenzylguanidine