Diffuse Intense (18)F-FDG Uptake at PET in Unilateral Breast Related to Breastfeeding Practice

We present an interesting case of incidental diffuse fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake at PET in her left breast, related to atypical breastfeeding practice. Clinically, differential diagnoses of diffuse intense FDG uptake in unilateral breast include advanced breast cancer, breast lymphoma and inflam...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ko, Kyung Hee, Jung, Hye Kyoung, Jeon, Tae Joo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Society of Radiology 2013
Materias:
Breast Imaging
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3655291/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23690704
http://dx.doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2013.14.3.400
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Sumario:We present an interesting case of incidental diffuse fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake at PET in her left breast, related to atypical breastfeeding practice. Clinically, differential diagnoses of diffuse intense FDG uptake in unilateral breast include advanced breast cancer, breast lymphoma and inflammatory condition. However, normal physiologic lactation may also show increased FDG uptake in the breasts. Therefore, if we encounter that finding in daily practice, we should question the patient regarding unilateral breastfeeding. In addition, mammography and ultrasound would be helpful to confirm the diagnosis.

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