Embolization of an iodine-125 radioactive seed from the prostate gland into the right ventricle: An unusual pattern of seed migration

Michael H. Schild; William W. Wong; Sujay A. Vora; Lynn D. Ward; Ba D. Nguyen

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2008.11.008

Embolization of an iodine-125 radioactive seed from the prostate gland into the right ventricle: An unusual pattern of seed migration

Michael H. Schild, William W. Wong, Sujay A. Vora, Lynn D. Ward, Ba D. Nguyen

Radiation Oncology

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Abstract

Transperineal permanent brachytherapy using iodine-125 or palladium-103 seeds is a standard treatment modality for localized prostate cancer. Migration of seeds to the lungs is a common phenomenon, whereas migration of seeds to the right ventricle is a rare event. We report a case of iodine-125 seed migration to the right ventricle as demonstrated by chest CT scan and add to the very few published reports on this finding. These rare patients did not suffer adverse effects from such event.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	179-181
Number of pages	3
Journal	Radiography
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2008.11.008
State	Published - May 1 2009

Keywords

Migration to heart
Prostate brachytherapy
Radioactive iodine seed
Seed migration

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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