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  • Title: Radiation synovectomy using 188Re-tin colloid improves knee synovitis as shown by MRI in refractory rheumatoid arthritis.
    Author: Shin K, Lee JC, Choi HJ, Jeong JM, Son M, Lee YJ, Lee EB, Hong SH, Song YW.
    Journal: Nucl Med Commun; 2007 Apr; 28(4):239-44. PubMed ID: 17325584.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Radiation synovectomy is a useful local treatment for patients with refractory synovitis. We previously demonstrated the efficacy and safety of Re-tin colloid for treating rheumatoid arthritis patients with refractory knee synovitis. This open-label, prospective controlled study investigates magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) changes as well as clinical response in knees after receiving different radioactivities of intra-articular Re-tin colloid. METHODS: Sixteen patients with rheumatoid arthritis refractory to intra-articular corticosteroid therapy were treated with intra-articular injection of Re-tin colloid (555 MBq in six patients, 740 MBq in five, and 925 MBq in five). Contralateral knees were used as controls. Treatment efficacy and safety were evaluated 1, 3 and 6 months later. We compared the changes of synovial thickening and joint effusion between baseline and 6 months. Synovial thickness was measured by gadolinium-enhanced MRI. RESULTS: Pain intensities on a visual analogue scale were significantly lower (median pain reduction, 78.9%; P=0.0001), joint swelling improved (median, -1.5; P=0.001), range of motion increased (median, 6 degrees , P=0.005), and joint tenderness decreased (median, -1; P=0.005) in treated knees after 6 months. The control knees did not show any significant clinical improvement. At 6 months after therapy, synovial thickening of treated knees improved in 87.5% of patients (P<0.001), and synovial thicknesses were significantly decreased in treated knees (P=0.0067). Furthermore, reduction in synovial thickness was most noticeable in the group treated with 925 MBq (P=0.007). No abnormalities in leukocyte or platelet counts, liver function tests, or urine analysis were observed. CONCLUSION: Radiation synovectomy using Re-tin colloid in refractory rheumatoid arthritis patients improved MRI findings as well as clinical parameters.
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