Imaging of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma
Jorge A. Carrasquillo, Clara C. Chen, Abhishek Jha, Alexander Ling, Frank I. Lin, Daniel A. Pryma, Karel Pacák
Abstract
Learning Objectives: On successful completion of this activity, participants should be able to (1) identify the difference between pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma; (2) identify radiopharmaceutical agents available for imaging pheochromocytomas and extraadrenal paragangliomas; and (3) recognize the importance of genotype in selection of the imaging radiopharmaceutical for patients with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma.
Topics & Concepts
ParagangliomaPheochromocytomaMolecular imagingFunctional imagingMedicineSomatostatin receptorNuclear medicinePathologyInternal medicineSomatostatinRadiologyBiologyIn vivoGeneticsAdrenal and Paraganglionic TumorsCancer, Hypoxia, and MetabolismPituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments