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A case report of ganglioneuroma secreting catecholamines is presented. The 131-I-MIBG gammagraphy was positive. We conclude that an uptake of 131-I-MIBG is not sinonimous of a malignant tumour.
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Caballero, O., Ferris, J., Verdeguer, A. et al. Visualization of a ganglioneuroma by means of scintigraphy with 131-I-MIBG. Eur J Nucl Med 12, 351–352 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00263818
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