Spinal cord compression after radiolabeled metaiodobenzylguanidine analogue therapy in advanced malignant insulinoma
Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online)
; 59(2): 186-189, 04/2015. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Malignant insulinomas are frequently diagnosed at a late stage. Medical management is necessary to slow progression of the disease and control of hypoglycemic symptoms when cure by surgical treatment is not possible. Multimodal treatment, in these cases, has been used with variable clinical response. We describe a 68-yr-old woman who presented response failure to usual treatment and was alternatively treated with radiolabeled metaiodobenzylguanidine ([131I]-MIBG) analogue therapy with development of neurologic complications. We also present a review of the current role of [131I]-MIBG treatment in insulinomas.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Pancreáticas
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Compressão da Medula Espinal
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Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos
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Insulinoma
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
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METABOLISMO
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil