(123)I-MIBG scintigraphy and (18)F-FDG PET showed noticeable differences in their uptake patterns. (18)F-FDG PET was more sensitive and specific for the detection of neuroblastoma lesions. Our findings suggest that a (18)F-FDG PET scan may be useful in the event of discrepant or inconclusive findings on (123)I-MIBG scintigraphy/SPECT and morphological imaging.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation was beneficial for STC, with response weakly associated with UGD. As measured by NTS, STC children with NUGM responded slightly more, but with significantly greater increased transit compared to those with UGD. Higher numbers are needed to determine if the difference is important.
We report a large family with a previously undescribed, dominantly inherited condition comprising arthropathy of the hands and feet and progressive shortening of the middle and distal phalanges. We have designated the condition familial digital arthropathy-brachydactyly (FDAB). Onset of FDAB is in the first decade and the arthropathy is progressive, resulting in deformity and pain in adult life. The remainder of the skeleton is not affected. It is hypothesized from the radiological appearance of patients at different ages that FDAB might result from subchondral pathology primarily affecting the heads of the phalanges, metacarpals, and metatarsals, with the arthropathy and brachydactyly being secondary effects.
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