18F-mFBG PET Imaging in the Evaluation of Pheochromocytoma

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance and tumor burden of 18F-metafluorobenzylguanidine (18F-MFBG) positron emission tomography (PET) in patients with pheochromocytoma.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 30-80 years old, primary school or above, with a regular caregiver;
2. Clinically diagnosed patients with pheochromocytoma;
3. Can provide informed consent, can understand and comply with the study requirements.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with serious primary diseases such as heart, brain, liver, kidney and hematopoietic system;
2. Uncontrolled hypertension or high-risk BP (i.e., systolic BP \> 180 mmHg or diastolic BP \> 110 mmHg);
3. Patients with mental disorders or primary affective disorders;
4. Unable to understand and adhere to the study protocol or provide informed consent;
5. Contraindications to PET imaging (including pregnant women, lactating women, and women of childbearing age with recent childbearing plans, etc.);
6. Allergy to imaging agents;
7. Patients who were unable to cooperate with PET scanning, such as hypoglycemia, severe pain or tremor.

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