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Detection of bilateral, multifocal breast cancer and assessment of tumour response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy by Tc-99m sestamibi imaging - a case report
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Abstract
In the present case, X-mammography was positive for a suspicious mass in the upper quadrant of the left breast only. On the other hand,Tc-99m Sestamibi scintimammography was able to depict the full extent of the disease, including its spread to the axillary lymph node, and gave useful information on the effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
The case reported here demonstrates that Tc-99m sestamibi scintimammography was useful in detecting bilateral breast cancer and could provide additional information on possible axillary lymph node involvement. Furthermore, Tc-99m sestamibi scintimammography was effective in monitoring response to chemotherapy in the studied case.
Abstract
In the present case, X-mammography was positive for a suspicious mass in the upper quadrant of the left breast only. On the other hand,Tc-99m Sestamibi scintimammography was able to depict the full extent of the disease, including its spread to the axillary lymph node, and gave useful information on the effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
The case reported here demonstrates that Tc-99m sestamibi scintimammography was useful in detecting bilateral breast cancer and could provide additional information on possible axillary lymph node involvement. Furthermore, Tc-99m sestamibi scintimammography was effective in monitoring response to chemotherapy in the studied case.
Keywords
breast cancer; chemotherapy; Tc-99m sestamibi
Title
Detection of bilateral, multifocal breast cancer and assessment of tumour response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy by Tc-99m sestamibi imaging - a case report
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Pages
70-72
Published online
2008-11-05
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Bibliographic record
Nucl. Med. Rev 2008;11(2):70-72.
Keywords
breast cancer
chemotherapy
Tc-99m sestamibi
Authors
Mariano Grosso
Muhammad Babar Imran
Duccio Volterrani
Manuela Roncella
Khalid Abufalgha
Gaia Grassetto
Adil Al-Nahhas
Domenico Rubello
Giuliano Mariani