Vasoactive intestinal peptide and somatostatin receptor scintigraphy for differential diagnosis of hepatic carcinoid metastasis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of a hepatic carcinoid metastasis mimicking a hemangioma on ultrasound and on CT. Indium-111-DTPA-D-Phe-1-octreotide (111In-OCT) and 123I-vasoactive intestinal peptide (123I-VIP) receptor images suggested a carcinoid metastasis of the liver. The final diagnosis was established histopathologically. The differential diagnosis of liver lesions is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Indium Radioisotopes
- Iodine Radioisotopes
- Liver Neoplasms
- Octreotide
- Pentetic Acid
- Receptors, Somatostatin
- Receptors, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide