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Transiently Altered Distribution of F-18 FDG in a Patient with Subacute Thyroiditis

Authors: Myoung Hyoun Kim, Dae-Weung Kim, Soon-Ah Park, Chang Guhn Kim

Published in: Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is a highly influential radiotracer that provides valuable information in many cancer types. However, the normal biodistribution of F-18 FDG is often variable and can be altered by intrinsic or iatrogenic factors. We report a case of diffuse symmetrically increased skeletal muscle uptake and relatively decreased hepatic uptake on F-18 FDG PET/CT in a 57-year-old female with pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Detailed clinical evaluation and retrospective radiologic evaluation revealed that she had been diagnosed with subacute thyroiditis 2 weeks ago. After 6 weeks, F-18 FDG distribution was normalized at the follow-up PET/CT study.

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Title: Transiently Altered Distribution of F-18 FDG in a Patient with Subacute Thyroiditis
Authors: Myoung Hyoun Kim
Dae-Weung Kim
Soon-Ah Park
Chang Guhn Kim
Publication date: 01-02-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1869-3474
Electronic ISSN: 1869-3482
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13139-016-0454-5

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Transiently Altered Distribution of F-18 FDG in a Patient with Subacute Thyroiditis

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