FDG PET/CT Scan Still Can Help in Evaluation of Prostate Cancer

Although 18F-FDG PET/CT scan is not the preferred modality to evaluate prostate cancer patients due to generally low uptake of FDG in prostate cancer cells, it can still be helpful in some selected cases with diagnostic dilemma. Here we are presenting an unusual prostate cancer case, status post radical prostatectomy, with heterogenous uptake in osseous lesions on 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT scan and low PSA values. He was referred for further evaluation with 18F-FDG PET/CT scan, revealing widely metastatic lesions in bone and liver, in addition to mildly avid recurrence in prostatectomy surgical bed and also metastasis in the spleen.

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Clinical Nuclear Medicine
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2024-11-18
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https://doi.org/10.1097/rlu.0000000000005518
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Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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FDG PET/CT Scan Still Can Help in Evaluation of Prostate Cancer

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FDG PET/CT Scan Still Can Help in Evaluation of Prostate Cancer

Abtin Doroudinia, Taylor Wolfe
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Abstract

Although 18F-FDG PET/CT scan is not the preferred modality to evaluate prostate cancer patients due to generally low uptake of FDG in prostate cancer cells, it can still be helpful in some selected cases with diagnostic dilemma. Here we are presenting an unusual prostate cancer case, status post radical prostatectomy, with heterogenous uptake in osseous lesions on 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT scan and low PSA values. He was referred for further evaluation with 18F-FDG PET/CT scan, revealing widely metastatic lesions in bone and liver, in addition to mildly avid recurrence in prostatectomy surgical bed and also metastasis in the spleen.

Clinical Nuclear MedicineVol. 50(1)
Southwestern Medical Center (US), The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
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