In vitro modeling of the clinical interactions between octreotide and 111In-pentetreotide: is there evidence of somatostatin receptor downregulation?
In vitro exposure of cells to low or high doses of octreotide for 1-14 d does not result in the development of either tachyphylaxis or upregulation of sst as assessed by changes in gene expression or in high-affinity binding.
Pulmonary hydatid disease is usually symptomatic. Hydatid disease must be considered in differential diagnosis while evaluating thoracic lesions in endemic areas.