FDG PET scan in a primitive neuroectodermal tumor

Ann Nucl Med. 2006 Apr;20(3):221-5. doi: 10.1007/BF03027434.

Abstract

Primitive peripheral neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) is a rare tumor that often arises in soft tissue. Magnetic resonance imaging is a good diagnostic tool that can establish the extent of disease. The utility of positron emission tomography (PET) using F-18-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) in the diagnostic work-up and staging of PNET has not been well established. We present a case of PNET of the right upper extremity that did not show FDG uptake despite its large size and aggressive nature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18*
  • Humans
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral / diagnostic imaging*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Rare Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18