Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy in sarcoidosis

Authors :: Lieke Sj Kamphuis
P M van Hagen
Paul L A van Daele
Jan A M van Laar
G. S. Baarsma
Dik J. Kwekkeboom
Source :: Journal of Translational Medicine, Vol 9, Iss Suppl 2, p P9 (2011), Journal of Translational Medicine
Publication Year :: 2011
Publisher :: Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2011.
Abstract: Material and methods 218 patients were studied. The degree of intensity of uptake and localization of sarcoidosis associated lesion (SAL) were determined. The degree of intensity was compared with serum angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and serum soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R). Elevated levels of serum ACE and sIL-2R have been shown to be associated with active sarcoidosis. Typical patterns on SRS were compared to conventional chest CT-scans and x-rays.