Banana-like appearance of rib fibrous dysplasia in bone scintigraphy and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

The patient, a 37-year-old male, initially presented with per rectal bleed. Colonoscopy revealed a circumferential lesion within the lower rectum, along with a few satellite lesions. At that time, we performed a biopsy, but the histopathological examination revealed consistent solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. Subsequent bone scan revealed increased radiotracer uptake at the left 6 th rib, resulting in a 'banana-like appearance' and a ground glass appearance on the corresponding single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), in keeping with fibrous dysplasia. Given his asymptomatic state, the patient received reassurance and surveillance regarding his benign bone lesion.

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Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
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2025-08-07
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Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
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Banana-like appearance of rib fibrous dysplasia in bone scintigraphy and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
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Banana-like appearance of rib fibrous dysplasia in bone scintigraphy and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)

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Abstract

The patient, a 37-year-old male, initially presented with per rectal bleed. Colonoscopy revealed a circumferential lesion within the lower rectum, along with a few satellite lesions. At that time, we performed a biopsy, but the histopathological examination revealed consistent solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. Subsequent bone scan revealed increased radiotracer uptake at the left 6 th rib, resulting in a 'banana-like appearance' and a ground glass appearance on the corresponding single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), in keeping with fibrous dysplasia. Given his asymptomatic state, the patient received reassurance and surveillance regarding his benign bone lesion.

Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
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Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
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