Diagnostic challenges in neoplastic meningitis presenting as intracranial hypertension

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e238808
Author(s):  
Santosh Sriram Andugulapati ◽  
Akash Chheda ◽  
Karan Desai ◽  
Sangeeta Hasmukh Ravat
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Intracranial Hypertension ◽  
Neoplastic Meningitis ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Csf Cytology ◽  
Csf Analysis ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Pet Ct Scan ◽  
Systemic Malignancy

A diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension should be considered only after careful exclusion of all possible aetiologies. We report a case of neoplastic meningitis presenting as intracranial hypertension with inconclusive repeated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology and MRI of brain, emphasising the importance of meticulous CSF analysis and role of early whole-body PET–CT scan for diagnosis of systemic malignancy.

scholarly journals The Role of 18F-FDG-PET/CT Scan in the Management of Multiple Myeloma

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-123
Author(s):  
Shirin Haghighat
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Fdg Pet ◽  
Bone Involvement ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Fdg Pet Ct ◽  
Pet Ct Scan

Bone lesion is a myeloma-defining event which is reported in 80% of multiple myeloma patients. Imaging of bone is essential in the evaluation of pattern and extent of bone involvement. Recently, whole body X ray (WBXR) has been replaced by more accurate imaging such as whole bode MRI and FDG-PET/CT scan. This review article provides the advantages and role of PET/CT scan in the diagnosis and management of multiple myeloma patients. Generally, PET/CT in diagnosis of bone involvement of newly diagnosed myeloma patients is more sensitive than WBXR. The prognostic value of PET/CT in newly diagnosed patients has been described as well. Different studies have demonstrated that several PET parameters such as the number of focal lesions (FL), SUVmax and extramedullary disease(EMD) may affect the outcome of multiple myeloma patients. Interstingely, the main role of PET/CT in myeloma patients is treatment response monitoring and to some extent assessment of MRD. PET/CT appears to be superior than MRI in evaluation of response due to its ability in differentiating active lesion from negative one.

Mo1406 Functional Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT Scan in Diabetic Patients With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinomas

2013 ◽  
Vol 144 (5) ◽  
pp. S-658
Author(s):  
Kwang Hyun Chung ◽  
Yoon Suk Lee ◽  
Joo Kyung Park ◽  
Sang Hyub Lee ◽  
Jin-Hyeok Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
Fdg Pet ◽  
Functional Role ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
18F Fdg ◽  
Fdg Pet Ct ◽  
Pet Ct Scan

scholarly journals A rare case of TENIS presenting with SVC thrombus - Highlighting the role of PET-CT scan

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 312
Author(s):  
Tejonath Gadepalli ◽  
ZakirAli Abubacker ◽  
Pratyusha Bikkina ◽  
MadhuVijay Pasupula
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Pet Ct Scan

scholarly journals EVALUATING THE ROLE OF FDG PET-CT SCAN AS A SOLE IMAGING MODALITY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MUO NECK

2020 ◽  
pp. 39-41
Author(s):  
Krishnappa Krishnappa ◽  
Krishna Prasad ◽  
Shruti Satish ◽  
Murali R Nadig
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Fdg Pet ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
False Negative ◽  
Unknown Primary ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Fdg Pet Ct ◽  
Pet Ct Scan

Aim:to study the role of PET- CT SCAN as a single imaging modality in the diagnosis of MUO neck. methodology: retrospective study analysis of 51 cases of clinical unknown primary with cervical metastasis . RESULTS: FDG PET CT tracer uptake was detected in 24/51. true positive in 18 cases out of 24,false positive in 6 cases, false negative in 2 cases with sensitivity of 90%, specificity of 82%,positive predictive value of 75%,negative predictive value of 93% and accuracy of 84.91%. conclusion: FDG PET CT can be used as a sole imaging modality in the diagnosis of MUO neck.it is complimentary to endoscopy.

scholarly journals Role of PET–CT Scan in Gynaeconcology

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 339-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwini A. Pawar ◽  
Digvijay B. Patil ◽  
Shilpa Patel ◽  
Meeta Mankad ◽  
Pariseema Dave
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Pet Ct Scan

Role of whole-body 18F-choline PET/CT in disease detection in patients with biochemical relapse after radical treatment for prostate cancer

2008 ◽  
Vol 113 (6) ◽  
pp. 895-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Pelosi ◽  
V. Arena ◽  
A. Skanjeti ◽  
V. Pirro ◽  
A. Douroukas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Disease Detection ◽  
Biochemical Relapse ◽  
Radical Treatment ◽  
Choline Pet ◽  
Pet Ct

scholarly journals Potential of Radiolabeled PSMA PET/CT or PET/MRI Diagnostic Procedures in Gliomas/Glioblastomas

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Bertagna ◽  
Domenico Albano ◽  
Elisabetta Cerudelli ◽  
Maria Gazzilli ◽  
Raffaele Giubbini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Whole Body Imaging ◽  
Mri Imaging ◽  
Psma Pet ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Diagnostic Role

Background: Radiolabeled prostate-specific membrane antigen PSMA-based PET/CT or PET/MRI is a whole-body imaging technique currently performed for the detection of prostate cancer lesions. PSMA has been also demonstrated to be expressed by the neovasculature of many other solid tumors. Objective: The aim of this review is to evaluate the possible diagnostic role of radiolabeled PSMA PET/CT or PET/MRI in patients with gliomas and glioblastomas, by summarizing the available literature data. Methods: A comprehensive literature search of the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase and Cochrane library databases was conducted to find relevant published articles about the diagnostic performance of radiolabeled PSMA binding agents in PET/CT or PET/MRI imaging of patients with suspected gliomas or glioblastomas. Results: Seven case reports or case series and 3 studies enrolling more than 10 patients showed that gliomas and glioblastoma are PSMA-avid tumors. Conclusion: Radiolabeled PSMA imaging seems to be useful in analyzing glioma/glioblastoma. Further studies enrolling a wider population are needed to clarify the real clinical and diagnostic role of radiolabeled PSMA in this setting and its possible position in the diagnostic flow-chart.

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