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F18-FDG-PET/CT in a patient affected by Lynch syndrome.

Authors :
Bertagna F
Biaotto G
Bosio G
Lucchini S
Pizzocaro C
Terzi A
Rossini P
Giubbini R
Source :
Nuclear medicine review. Central & Eastern Europe [Nucl Med Rev Cent East Eur] 2010; Vol. 13 (2), pp. 87-9.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common hereditary syndrome that predisposes patients to colorectal cancer, and it accounts for 2-5% of the total burden of colorectal cancer. We report a case of a 61-year-old female affected by Lynch syndrome who underwent multiple adenocarcinoma resections, studied by F18-FDG-PET/CT for 5 years. This case report suggests a potential role of F18-FDG-PET/CT in the evaluation of patients affected by Lynch syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1644-4345
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nuclear medicine review. Central & Eastern Europe
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21598234