FDG uptake in sternoclavicular joint synovitis: Mimic of internal mammary adenopathy.

Authors

  • Eugene Lin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v4i3.352

Keywords:

Positron emission tomography, fluorodeoxyglucose, sternoclavicular joint, breast cancer, synovitis, arthritis

Abstract

False-positive FDG uptake has been noted in a wide range of benign processes. In this report, we describe a case of FDG uptake in unilateral sternoclavicular synovitis which mimicked an internal mammary node in appearance. Knowledge of this potential false-positive is particularly important in breast cancer patients with a propensity of internal mammary nodal metastases.

Journal of Radiology Case Reports March 2010 issue cover page: "Utility of aortic cuffs in converting initially ineligible patients due to unfavorable neck anatomy into successful candidates for endovascular aortic aneurysm repair" by Omer Awan et. Al.

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Published

2010-03-04

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2010)

Section

Nuclear Medicine / Molecular Imaging

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