18F-FDG PET/CT in Isolated Primary Extraskeletal Osteosarcoma

Clin Nucl Med. 2018 Dec;43(12):e463-e464. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000002293.

Abstract

Extraskeletal osteosarcoma is a rare, high-grade soft tissue malignancy, accounting for approximately 1% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Despite the histologic resemblance to osteogenic osteosarcoma, it is considered as a distinct entity because of the differences in clinical behavior and response to treatment. Hence, imaging plays a vital role in establishing the nonskeletal origin of the tumor, differentiating it from osteogenic osteosarcoma. We present F-FDG PET/CT findings in a case of isolated primary extraskeletal osteosarcoma confirmed on histopathology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Sarcoma / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18