Clinical History
The patient is a 50-year-old female with a history of
breast carcinoma. This examination is requested to
evaluate recurrent disease.
Technique
Following the intravenous administration of 22
millicuries of Tc99m Sestamibi, static images
were obtained 10 minutes post injection.
Findings
There is uptake of the radionuclide in the soft
tissues of the left breast. This finding is consistent
with recurrent carcinoma in this region. There is no
abnormal uptake of the radionuclide in either axilla.
Impressions
INCREASED UPTAKE OF SESTAMIBI IN THE LEFT
BREAST, CONSISTENT WITH RECURRENT
BREAST CARCINOMA WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF
DISEASE IN EITHER AXILLAE.
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