ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Key words: Melanoma
;
Hurthle cell tumor
;
Oncocytoma
;
Thyroid adenoma
;
PET
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. A Hurthle cell tumor (oncocytoma) of the thyroid presented as a hypermetabolic focus in a fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) study which was performed as staging procedure in a patient with malignant melanoma. This finding led to the initial diagnosis of a metastasis. In contrast, multiple liver metastases, seen on MRI and sonography, did not show any increased FDG uptake. Cytology results of one liver mass confirmed a melanoma metastasis, and of the neck mass, a Hurthle cell tumor. The Hurthle cell tumor was, based on clinical evidence, thought to be benign. This is the first description of a FDG PET-positive benign Hurthle cell tumor, with FDG PET-negative liver metastases of a malignant melanoma, in the same patient.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003300050779
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