Cardiac Myxoma with High FDG-PET-CT Uptake
Author Information
Author(s): Uehara Hiroo, Ohba Kenta, Ono Makoto, Imazuru Tomohiro, Shimokawa Tomoki
Primary Institution: Teikyo University Hospital
Hypothesis
Can a cardiac myxoma show a high standardized uptake value on FDG-PET-CT?
Conclusion
The case demonstrates that a cardiac myxoma can present with an unexpectedly high FDG-PET-CT uptake, necessitating careful postoperative follow-up.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a 27-mm tumor in the right ventricular outflow tract.
- FDG-PET/CT showed an abnormally high SUV max of 9.91.
- The tumor was confirmed to be benign after surgical resection.
Takeaway
A woman had a heart tumor that looked suspicious on a special scan, but it turned out to be a benign growth that was successfully removed.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies including echocardiography, CT, MRI, and FDG-PET/CT, followed by surgical resection of the tumor.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
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