In:
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 2014 ( 2014), p. 1-3
Abstract:
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrium-like tissues at extrauterine sites, most commonly in the abdominal cavity. Lymph node endometriosis is a rare but clinically important type of endometriosis that can mimic lymph node metastasis of a malignant tumor. 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose ( 18 F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is a useful tool for diagnosing malignant tumors, although it occasionally shows false positive results in tissues with high metabolic activity caused by severe inflammation. In the present report, we describe a case of lymph node endometriosis that mimicked lymph node metastasis of a malignant tumor and showed a positive result on 18 F-FDG PET/CT. The findings of the present case suggest that lymph node endometriosis could present as swollen lymph nodes with 18 F-FDG PET/CT-positive results and provide important information for determining an appropriate treatment strategy.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2090-6684
,
2090-6692
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hindawi Limited
Publication Date:
2014
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2627654-9