Urinary Reflux Mimicking Seminal Vesicle Invasion on 99mTc-HYNIC-PSMA SPECT/CT
A 67-year-old man with lower urinary tract symptoms underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), revealing prostatic adenocarcinoma. Staging with 99mTc-HYNIC-PSMA SPECT/CT demonstrated focal uptake at the prostate mid-to-base and left seminal vesicle, initially suggesting miT3b disease. However, a subsequent bone scan revealed an identical uptake pattern inferior to the bladder, confirming a urinary artifact rather than true PSMA-avid tumor involvement. This case underscores a recognized pitfall of PSMA imaging following TURP and highlights the value of correlative imaging in preventing false-positive interpretation and ensuring accurate staging.
Authors
- Fatemeh Taheri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8993-7945)
- Emran Askari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2973-2251)
- Amin Saber Tanha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0290-0412)
- Faeze Rabani
- Nima Afshari
Institutions
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Ghaem Hospital (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Nuclear Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rlu.0000000000006235
- Primary Topic
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00