| Intense Focal F-18 FDG Uptake in Vocal Cord Associated with Injection of Calcium Hydroxylapatite Microspheres. | |
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PMID: 21975417 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Lower F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake on PET/CT is generally expected on the side of a paralyzed vocal cord (VC). The contrary pattern of increased uptake can raise concern for metastasis or a primary VC malignancy. We present a case showing paradoxical development of intense FDG uptake in the paralyzed VC, unrelated to malignancy. History revealed injection of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres for treatment of VC paralysis. This new synthetic material can stimulate local fibroblast activity and macrophage accumulation, leading to increased FDG uptake. The case illustrates the importance of obtaining accurate history before interpreting intense FDG uptake in a paralyzed VC. |
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Authors:
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Benjamin S Halpern; Scott H Britz-Cunningham; Chun K Kim |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Clinical nuclear medicine Volume: 36 ISSN: 1536-0229 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Nucl Med Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-10-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7611109 Medline TA: Clin Nucl Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e175-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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From the Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. |
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