Abstract

Tc-99m TRODAT is cocaine analog and binds to the dopamine transporter in vivo. Tc-99m TRODAT single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography. (SPECT/CT) is useful for demonstrating presynaptic dopaminergic dysfunction in patients with Parkinsonism. However, few reports have shown extrastriatal uptake of Tc-99m TRODAT. We present the case of a 67-year-old male who underwent Tc-99m TRODAT SPECT/CT for evaluation of Parkinsonism. In addition to tracer binding in the striatum, tracer uptake was noted in an osteoid tumor of the clivus. Integrated SPECT/CT enabled precise localization and characterization of the extrastriatal site of tracer binding and emphasizes the importance of such coincidental findings.

Details

Title
Tc-99m TRODAT uptake in an osteoid tumor of clivus
Author
Taywade, Sameer; Tripathi, Madhavi; Tandon, Vivek; Das, Chandan; Damle, Nishikant; Shamim, Shamim; Thukral, Parul; Bal, Chandrasekhar
Publication year
2016
Publication date
Oct-Dec 2016
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09723919
e-ISSN
09740244
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1838738576
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Oct-Dec 2016