Jing Gao, Junyan Xu, Yun Liang, Jie Chen, Shaoli Song
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Abstract
A 52-year-old man was pathologically diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (pNET) and synchronous liver metastasis through debulking surgery 2 years ago. Recently, the patient showed recurrent severe hypoglycemia after receiving multiple treatments. 68 Ga-Exendin-4 PET/CT imaging revealed diffuse uptake in the skeleton and other metastatic sites, which 68 Ga-DOTANOC PET/CT grossly underestimated. This case highlights the crucial role of 68 Ga-Exendin-4 in the comprehensive and accurate evaluation of metastatic insulinomas.
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Clinical Nuclear Medicine is a comprehensive and current resource for professionals in the field of nuclear medicine. It caters to both generalists and specialists, offering valuable insights on how to effectively apply nuclear medicine techniques in various clinical scenarios. With a focus on timely dissemination of information, this journal covers the latest developments that impact all aspects of the specialty.
Geared towards practitioners, Clinical Nuclear Medicine is the ultimate practice-oriented publication in the field of nuclear imaging. Its informative articles are complemented by numerous illustrations that demonstrate how physicians can seamlessly integrate the knowledge gained into their everyday practice.