Abstract
18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) is a widely used imaging modality in cancer patients. However, there are many potential non-neoplastic causes of FDG uptake. We report a case of FDG uptake between the spinous processes, secondary to Baastrup's disease. Knowledge of this pattern of uptake is helpful in diagnosing Baastrup's disease and avoiding false-positive diagnoses.
MeSH terms
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Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Fluorodeoxyglucose F18*
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms* / complications
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pain / drug therapy
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Pain / etiology
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Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
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Radiopharmaceuticals*
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Spinal Diseases / diagnosis*
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Spine / diagnostic imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
Substances
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Anesthetics, Local
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Radiopharmaceuticals
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Fluorodeoxyglucose F18