High FDG Uptake in Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor

Asako Yamamoto, Yoshinao Kikuchi, Satoshi Abe, Tsuyoshi Ishida, Tatsuro Kaminaga

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Abstract

PHAT (pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor) is a rare, locally aggressive, low-grade mesenchymal neoplasm of uncertain lineage with a predilection for the lower extremities. We report a 74-year-old woman with an enlarging mass on the right popliteal fossa undergoing FDG PET/CT to characterize its biological activity. Increased accumulation of FDG (SUVmax, 23.0) in the solid component of the tumor was seen. Diagnosis of PHAT was confirmed by examination of the surgical resection specimens. This case showed significant FDG accumulation relative to its pathological low-grade malignant nature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)407-409
Number of pages3
JournalClinical Nuclear Medicine
Volume45
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • F-FDG
  • MRI
  • pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor

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