New Imaging Techniques in the Evaluation of Patients With Ectopic Cushing Syndrome

Binds primarily to the somatostatin receptors subtypes (sst) 2 and 5. A high dose (18mCi) was used if the conventional dose (6mCi) was negative and scheduling was available. High doses limited to 3 over the course of the study.

18F-DOPA is a radiolabeled amino acid used as a radiotracer in positron emission tomography (PET). Limited to 3 doses over the course of the study.

CT scan of chest, abdomen, neck and /or pelvis

MRI scan of head/pituitary, chest, abdomen, neck and /or pelvis

FDG PET scan of body