Radioguided surgery in primary hyperparathyroidism: a review of the different available techniques. / Cirugía radioguiada en el hiperparatiroidismo primario: revisión de las diferentes técnicas disponibles.

Parathyroidectomy has evolved over the years from bilateral neck exploration to a single gland approach using minimally invasive surgery. The precise presurgical localization of the problem gland, using functional techniques, such as double-phase scintigraphy with [99mTc] Tc-MIBI including SPECT-CT and PET-CT with [18F]-Choline and morphological ones, such as ultrasound have played a crucial role in this paradigm's shift. Radioguided surgery techniques have also adapted and grown with new contributions known for their indication in other fields. Thus, we currently have a wide range of techniques that have been added to the minimally invasive radioguided parathyroidectomy with [99mTc] Tc-MIBI, which was the first on the stage and for which more experience exists. Among them, in this update, we will discuss parathyroidectomy using ultrasound-guided ROLL technique as well as with the use of 125I seeds and finally, hybrid techniques that use radiotracer and fluorescence.

Neumonía vírica bilateral por COVID-19 como hallazgo casual en 18F-FDG-PET-TC de estadificación de paciente con melanoma gemelar derecho / Bilateral viral pneumonia by COVID-19 as a chance finding in staging with 18F-FGD-PET/CT of patient with right calf melanoma

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Actualización sobre el papel de las técnicas de Medicina Nuclear en el diagnóstico de localización prequirúrgico en el hiperparatiroidismo primario / Update of the role of Nuclear Medicine techniques in the pre-surgical localization of primary hyperparathyroidism

El hiperparatiroidismo primario es una de las enfermedades endocrinas más frecuentes. Su diagnóstico es bioquímico. Las pruebas de imagen no tienen utilidad para el diagnóstico de esta afección, únicamente son pruebas localizadoras prequirúrgicas. En esta formación continuada analizaremos las diferentes modalidades de imagen empleadas en esta indicación, centrándonos en la Medicina Nuclear. La técnica de imagen más empleada en este contexto es la gammagrafía de paratiroides, en la actualidad la técnica de doble fase con 99mTc-MIBI y la de doble trazador 99mTc-MIBI/99mTc-pertecnetato, asociada en el primer caso a una SPECT o SPECT/TC, en tiempo precoz o tardío. La PET/TC con diferentes trazadores está demostrando buenos resultados, aplicada fundamentalmente en los casos de fallo de localización prequirúrgica de la gammagrafía. Exponemos, asimismo, los resultados de las técnicas de imagen morfológicas, y la utilidad de la combinación de técnicas

Primary hyperparathyroidism is one of the most frequent endocrine disorders. Its diagnosis is biochemical. Imaging techniques are not useful for the diagnosis of this pathology; they are just tools for pre-surgical localization. In this continuing education, we will analyze the different imaging modalities used in this indication, focusing on Nuclear Medicine. The most commonly used imaging technique in this context is the parathyroid scintigraphy, nowadays double phase protocol with 99mTc-MIBI and the double tracer with 99mTc-MIBI/99mTc-pertechnetate, associated in the first case to SPECT or SPECT/CT, in an early or late phase. The PET/CT with different tracers is showing good results, especially applied to cases of failure in the pre-surgical scintigraphic localization. We expose the results of the morphological imaging techniques as well as the usefulness of combining techniques

Update of the role of Nuclear Medicine techniques in the pre-surgical localization of primary hyperparathyroidism. / Actualización sobre el papel de las técnicas de Medicina Nuclear en el diagnóstico de localización prequirúrgico en el hiperparatiroidismo primario.

Primary hyperparathyroidism is one of the most frequent endocrine disorders. Its diagnosis is biochemical. Imaging techniques are not useful for the diagnosis of this pathology; they are just tools for pre-surgical localization. In this continuing education, we will analyze the different imaging modalities used in this indication, focusing on Nuclear Medicine. The most commonly used imaging technique in this context is the parathyroid scintigraphy, nowadays double phase protocol with 99mTc-MIBI and the double tracer with 99mTc-MIBI/99mTc-pertechnetate, associated in the first case to SPECT or SPECT/CT, in an early or late phase. The PET/CT with different tracers is showing good results, especially applied to cases of failure in the pre-surgical scintigraphic localization. We expose the results of the morphological imaging techniques as well as the usefulness of combining techniques.

Actualización de la biopsia del ganglio centinela tras quimioterapia neoadyuvante en el cáncer de mama sin y con afectación ganglionar al diagnóstico / Review of the role of the sentinel node biopsy in neoadjuvant chemotherapy in women with breast cancer and negative or positive axillary node at diagnosis

Esta actualización pretende contextualizar la relevancia de la biopsia selectiva del ganglio centinela (BSGC) en mujeres con cáncer de mama e indicación de quimioterapia neoadyuvante (QTN). El Grupo de Trabajo de Cirugía Radioguiada de la SEMNIM es consciente de la variabilidad existente en nuestro país sobre todo en cuanto al momento de realizar la técnica (previa o tras la QTN) y en cuanto al manejo de pacientes con axila negativa o positiva al diagnóstico. Existe suficiente experiencia contrastada para aseverar que mediante técnicas radioisotópicas la BSGC es factible, eficaz y segura en estos escenarios. Una adecuada valoración mediante técnicas de imagen de la situación tumoral a nivel de la axila previa a la cirugía y la posibilidad del marcaje previo a la QTN de cualquier ganglio infiltrado deben ser los pilares fundamentales para garantizar el éxito de la BSGC. Es un hecho que incorporar la BSGC en el cáncer de mama con indicación de QTN favorece un tratamiento conservador de la axila, lo cual redunda en claro beneficio de las pacientes (AU)

The role of the selective sentinel node biopsy (SNB) is increasing in relevance in breast cancer women with indication of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). The Radiosurgery Working Group of the SEMNIM is aware of the necessity of establishing the need for SNB before or after NAC, and also how to manage patients with axillary node-negative or node-positive. There is sufficient data to assess that the SNB with radioisotope techniques are feasible and safe in all these scenarios. An adequate axilla evaluation prior to surgery and the possibility of marking prior to NAC the nodes infiltrated must be the two main pillars to guarantee the success of the SNB. It has been shown that to incorporate the SNB in breast cancer women with indication of NAC increases the rate of a conservative treatment of the axilla that will be a clear benefit for these patients (AU)

Review of the role of the sentinel node biopsy in neoadjuvant chemotherapy in women with breast cancer and negative or positive axillary node at diagnosis. / Actualización de la biopsia del ganglio centinela tras quimioterapia neoadyuvante en el cáncer de mama sin y con afectación ganglionar al diagnóstico.

The role of the selective sentinel node biopsy (SNB) is increasing in relevance in breast cancer women with indication of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). The Radiosurgery Working Group of the SEMNIM is aware of the necessity of establishing the need for SNB before or after NAC, and also how to manage patients with axillary node-negative or node-positive. There is sufficient data to assess that the SNB with radioisotope techniques are feasible and safe in all these scenarios. An adequate axilla evaluation prior to surgery and the possibility of marking prior to NAC the nodes infiltrated must be the two main pillars to guarantee the success of the SNB. It has been shown that to incorporate the SNB in breast cancer women with indication of NAC increases the rate of a conservative treatment of the axilla that will be a clear benefit for these patients.

Utilidad de la gammagrafía de receptores de somatostatina en la detección de recurrencias y seguimiento de paragangliomas carotídeos / Usefulness of somatostatin receptor scintigraphy in the detection of recurrences and follow-up of carotid paragangliomas

Introducción: El octreótido es un análogo sintético activo de la somatostatina que marcado con indio-111 tiene la capacidad de unirse a sus receptores, especialmente presentes en células neuroendocrinas. El objetivo es evaluar la utilidad de la gammagrafía de receptores de somatostatina (GRS) para la detección de recurrencias o restos tumorales de paragangliomas carotídeos. Material y métodos: Fueron considerados para análisis 29 casos tratados en 26 pacientes entre enero de 1996 y diciembre de 2010. Los estudios de GRS fueron comparados con angio-TC, así como los hallazgos clínicos y patológicos. Se registraron las variables demográficas, técnicas terapéuticas y los datos de seguimiento. Resultados: Mediana de edad de 68 años (r-27-82), 76,9% mujeres, resección completa del tumor glómico con reconstrucción vascular en 2 casos, endarterectomía carotídea en 3 y embolización preoperatoria en 3 casos. No se registró mortalidad perioperatoria. Tras una mediana de seguimiento de 5,8 ± 3,9 años, la lesión neurológica fue la complicación más frecuente (un nervio hipogloso, disfonía en 2 casos y glosofaríngeo en otro). El estudio GRS fue posible en 17 pacientes (mortalidad 19,2% [5], pérdida de seguimiento 15,4% [4]). Uno de los pacientes mostró hallazgos anormales en el estudio que no fueron detectados con angio-TC, confirmándose quirúrgicamente una recidiva local. Conclusiones: La GRS es una técnica útil para la detección de tumores neuroendocrinos primarios y metastásicos. Esta técnica permite la distinción entre paragangliomas carotídeos y otros tumores de cabeza y cuello, siendo válida para el seguimiento postoperatorio y la detección de recurrencias (AU)

Introduction: Octreotide is an active synthetic analogue of Indium-111-labelled somatostatin. It has the ability to bind to their receptors, especially present in neuroendocrine cells. The objective is to evaluate the usefulness of somatostatin receptor scintigraphy (GRS) for the detection of recurrences or residual tumours of carotid paragangliomas. Material and methods: A total of 29 cases in 26 patients treated between January 1996 and December 2010 were considered for analysis. GRS studies were compared with CT angiography and the clinical and pathological findings. We recorded demographic, therapeutic techniques and monitoring data. Results: Mean age 68 years (r-27-82), 76.9% female, complete resection of glomus tumour with vascular reconstruction in 2 cases, CEA in 3 patients, and preoperative embolization in three cases. There was no perioperative mortality. After a mean of 5.8±3.9 years, neurological injury was the most common complication (hypoglossal nerve injury in one case, dysphonia in two cases, and glossopharyngeal injury in another). The GRS study was possible in 17 patients (19.2% mortality, 15.4% lost to follow-up). One of the patients showed abnormal findings in GRS study that were not detected in CT; confirmed surgically as a local recurrence. Conclusions: The GRS is a useful technique for the detection of primary and metastatic neuroendocrine tumours. This technique helps to distinguish between carotid paragangliomas and other head and neck tumours, and is valid for the monitoring and detection of postoperative recurrence (AU)