I-123 uptake in nonfunctional struma ovarii

Clin Nucl Med. 1998 Jan;23(1):10-2. doi: 10.1097/00003072-199801000-00004.

Abstract

A case of nonfunctional struma ovarii preoperatively diagnosed by scintigraphy of the pelvis using I-123 NaI is reported. US, CT, and MRI revealed a multilobulated mass composed of cystic and solid components. CT showed cystic components with slightly high density and MRI showed various signal intensities on T1- and T2-weighted images. I-123-scintigraphy of the pelvis showed uptake in the pelvic mass. Microscopic examination revealed the histologic appearance of thyroid tissue accompanied by follicular adenoma. I-123 scintigraphy of the pelvis was useful for reaching the correct preoperative diagnosis in this patient with nonfunctional struma ovarii.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / pathology
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iodine Radioisotopes*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Preoperative Care
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Radiopharmaceuticals*
  • Struma Ovarii / diagnostic imaging*
  • Struma Ovarii / pathology
  • Thyroid Gland / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Radiopharmaceuticals