Lopez-Majano V, Sansi P, De La Torre G
Int Surg. 1982 Oct-Dec;67(4 Suppl):412-3.
Until recently, the diagnosis of primary neoplasms and metastasis required different and complicated tests, many of which were invasive. Several radiopharmaceuticals have been tried in the diagnosis and management of neoplasms, but so far, the only radiopharmaceutical which gives satisfactory results is Gallium 67. Scintigraphy with this compound allows localization of the primary neoplasm and metastasis. It is also useful in the staging and follow-up and, in particular, in ascertaining the efficacy of treatment. Gallium scintigraphy is a very sensitive procedure, but not very specific; active inflammatory processes can produce an abnormal localization of the Gallium 67 in the infected area.
直到最近，原发性肿瘤和转移瘤的诊断还需要不同且复杂的检查，其中许多检查具有侵入性。已经尝试了几种放射性药物用于肿瘤的诊断和治疗，但到目前为止，唯一能给出满意结果的放射性药物是镓67。用这种化合物进行闪烁扫描可以定位原发性肿瘤和转移瘤。它在分期和随访中也很有用，特别是在确定治疗效果方面。镓闪烁扫描是一种非常敏感的检查方法，但特异性不强；活跃的炎症过程可导致镓67在感染区域异常定位。
