Focal Hepatic PSMA Uptake Corresponding to a Steatosis-sparing Area

68Ga-PSMA PET/CT is widely used for the evaluation of prostate cancer recurrence and metastasis. We present a case of increased PSMA uptake in segment 3 of the liver, corresponding to a region spared from diffuse hepatic steatosis. This uptake pattern may mimic focal hepatic metastasis. Recognition of steatosis sparing on CT or MRI is essential to avoid misinterpretation. This case highlights the importance of correlating functional and anatomic imaging to correctly identify physiological and benign variants in 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT interpretation.

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Clinical Nuclear Medicine
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2026-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.1097/rlu.0000000000006317
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Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
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Focal Hepatic PSMA Uptake Corresponding to a Steatosis-sparing Area

Kevser Öksüzoğlu, Merve Ni̇da Calderon Tobar, Hasan Önner
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
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Focal Hepatic PSMA Uptake Corresponding to a Steatosis-sparing Area

Kevser Öksüzoğlu, Merve Ni̇da Calderon Tobar, Hasan Önner
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Abstract

68Ga-PSMA PET/CT is widely used for the evaluation of prostate cancer recurrence and metastasis. We present a case of increased PSMA uptake in segment 3 of the liver, corresponding to a region spared from diffuse hepatic steatosis. This uptake pattern may mimic focal hepatic metastasis. Recognition of steatosis sparing on CT or MRI is essential to avoid misinterpretation. This case highlights the importance of correlating functional and anatomic imaging to correctly identify physiological and benign variants in 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT interpretation.

Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Selçuk University (TR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
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