Ga-68 DOTATATE Accumulation in Sarcoidosis

Authors

  • Cigdem Soydal Ankara University
  • Ozlem N Kucuk Ankara University
  • Elgin Ozkan Ankara University
  • Ozlem Kumbasar Ankara University
  • Metin K Kir Ankara University

Keywords:

Sarcoidosis, Ga-68 DOTATATE, disease activity

Abstract

We aimed in this case series to show Ga-68 DOTATATE uptake in relation with disease activity in sarcoidosis cases. 8 patients with previous diagnosis of sarcoidosis were included to the study. Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/CT was performed to evaluate of disease activity. Disease activity was described clinically by chest disease specialist by evaluation of lung function tests, serum ACE measurements and thorax CT. Correlation between Ga-68 DOTATATE uptake and disease activity was analyzed. Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/CT as a combination of SSR scintigraphy and anatomical imaging might be beneficial in the evaluation of active sarcoidosis.

Author Biographies

Cigdem Soydal, Ankara University

Medical School Department of Nuclear Medicine

Ozlem N Kucuk, Ankara University

Medical School Department of Nuclear Medicine

Elgin Ozkan, Ankara University

Medical School Department of Nuclear Medicine

Ozlem Kumbasar, Ankara University

Medical School Department of Pulmonary Medicine

Metin K Kir, Ankara University

Medical School Department of Nuclear Medicine

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Published

2015-09-21

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2015)

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