Abnormal F-18 fluoride uptake in intracranial meningiomas on PET/CT

Clin Nucl Med. 2010 Oct;35(10):806-7. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e3181ef0a9e.

Abstract

The association between breast carcinoma and meningioma is a well-recognized phenomenon that may have important clinical implications, particularly in intracranial lesions. We report 2 cases of intracranial meningioma in adult women with a history of breast cancer, who were imaged with positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for evaluation of possible bone metastases. Whole-body F-18 fluoride PET demonstrated an intense intracranial focal radiotracer accumulation in both patients. Simultaneous CT showed a corresponding calcified space-occupying lesion, consistent with meningioma. Early and correct diagnosis of synchronous meningioma in F-18 fluoride bone scans might prevent relevant neurologic comorbidity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biological Transport
  • Female
  • Fluorides / metabolism*
  • Fluorine Radioisotopes / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Meningioma / diagnosis*
  • Meningioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Meningioma / metabolism*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Fluorine Radioisotopes
  • Fluorides