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Avid FDG uptake in a rapidly enlarging common carotid artery mycotic aneurysm, mimicking lymphadenopathy

Authors: David Bonekamp, Joshua D. Smith, Nafi Aygun

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 5/2009

Abstract

We present a case of mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the right common carotid artery, which demonstrated avid FDG uptake mimicking lymphomatous involvement on a non-contrast FDG-PET/CT scan. Within 6 days of initial presentation, the pseudoaneurysm enlarged rapidly and required emergent surgical repair. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case both of a PET-positive non-aortic aneurysm and a rapidly enlarging common carotid artery pseudoaneurysm. This case highlights the importance of contrast administration with PET/CT and the heralding nature of FDG uptake in an aneurysm wall for impending aneurysm rupture.

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Title: Avid FDG uptake in a rapidly enlarging common carotid artery mycotic aneurysm, mimicking lymphadenopathy
Authors: David Bonekamp
Joshua D. Smith
Nafi Aygun
Publication date: 01-09-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-008-0778-2

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