FDG Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography Demonstration of Carcinoma Arising in an Epiphrenic Diverticulum

Authors

  • Thomas Jose Eluvathingal Muttikkal
  • Vanessa M Shami
  • David R Jones
  • Patrice K Rehm

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v8i11.2060

Keywords:

Fluorine-18-2-Fluoro-2-Deoxy-D-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography, FDG, PET/CT, Carcinoma, Hypermetabolic, Epiphrenic, Diverticulum

Abstract

Esophageal carcinoma arising within an epiphrenic diverticulum is rare. We describe a case of a carcinoma in a long-standing epiphrenic diverticulum in a 62-year-old patient. Fluorine-18-2-Fluoro-2-Deoxy-D-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography, and endoscopic ultrasound revealed a hypermetabolic mass within the diverticulum. A preoperative diagnosis was made via endoscopic biopsy. The patient underwent Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy. He remains well and free of recurrence 18 months after surgery.

Author Biographies

Thomas Jose Eluvathingal Muttikkal

Clinical Instructor, Department of Radiology, University of Virginia

Vanessa M Shami

Associate Professor, Department of Digestive Health, University of Virginia

 

David R Jones

Professor, Chief, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Patrice K Rehm

Professor, Head of Nuclear Medicine Division, Department of Radiology, University of Virginia.

Published

2014-11-24

Issue

Section

Nuclear Medicine / Molecular Imaging