99mTc-MIBI imaging of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma in the lungs

Abstract

Planar 99mTc-MIBI imaging has moderate sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for detecting pulmonary KS. SPECT is more effective in detecting abnormal lymph nodes, pleural/pericardial effusions, and ascites. 99mTc-MIBI SPECT followed by planar imaging at 40-60 min can be useful in assessing pulmonary KS.

Imaging of Kaposi sarcoma

“…KS pulmonary involvement can result in dyspnea, dry cough, sometimes fever, and hemoptysis that can be life-threatening [9]. Pulmonary Kaposi's sarcoma in patients with AIDS can portend a short three-to ten-month life-expectancy without effective anti-AIDS therapy [27].…”