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Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma Revealed by Parathyroid Scintigraphy: An Incidental Case to Remember
Patricia M Udholm1, Søren Møller2,3
1Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hvidovre, Denmark; and patricia.martens.udholm@gmail.com.
Abstract:
A 70-y-old woman was referred for a dual-isotope subtraction scintigraphy with 123I and 99mTc-sestamibi in combination with SPECT/CT and ultrasound for the localization of parathyroid adenoma. Aside from a possible parathyroid adenoma, the SPECT/CT scan showed increased and focal 99mTc-sestamibi uptake in the right upper lung. A biopsy revealed a primary non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma. Nonparathyroid findings during parathyroid scintigraphy are frequent and can lead to newly diagnosed malignant or premalignant lesions, providing an important opportunity to optimize treatment.
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