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Paul Sathiadoss1, Najla Fasih1
1From the Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1H 8L6.
Radiology
|October 24, 2022
Summary
A 45-year-old woman experienced chronic nausea and vomiting. Diagnostic imaging, including an indium 111 octreotide scan, was used to investigate her unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- A 45-year-old woman presented with a 4-year history of worsening nausea, nonbilious vomiting, and mild upper abdominal pain.
- Routine investigations and tumor markers were unremarkable, necessitating further diagnostic evaluation.
Observation:
- The patient's symptoms were persistent despite normal initial blood work.
- Contrast-enhanced CT of the abdomen and pelvis was performed.
- An indium 111 (111In) octreotide scan was subsequently conducted.
Findings:
- Initial evaluations did not reveal a clear cause for the patient's chronic gastrointestinal distress.
- The 111In octreotide scan was performed to further investigate potential underlying conditions.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging techniques in diagnosing complex gastrointestinal disorders.
- The use of 111In octreotide scans can aid in identifying neuroendocrine tumors or other conditions not detected by standard tests.
