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Published in: Skeletal Radiology 2/2004

01-02-2004 | Case Report

FDG-PET uptake in occult acute pelvic fracture

Authors: James G. Ravenel, Leonie L. Gordon, Thomas L. Pope, Carolyn E. Reed

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 2/2004

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Abstract

The role of FDG-PET in the diagnosis of bone metastases remains unsettled, although it is hoped that PET scans will add specificity to or replace bone scintigraphy. We report a case in which an acute traumatic fracture presented with a level of uptake generally considered indicative of neoplasm. It is important to recognize that increased FDG-PET activity in bone should not be accepted as definitive evidence of metastatic disease.
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Metadata
Title
FDG-PET uptake in occult acute pelvic fracture
Authors
James G. Ravenel
Leonie L. Gordon
Thomas L. Pope
Carolyn E. Reed
Publication date
01-02-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 2/2004
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-003-0711-4

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