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18F-FDG PET/CT Finding of Drop Metastases from Germ Cell Tumor of Pineal Gland

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Tumors of the pineal region are rare, accounting for fewer than 1% of all intracranial neoplasms. Fifty percent of pineal region tumors are germ cell tumors (GCTs). However, spinal seeding and extracranial metastases from intracranial GCTs are uncommon. We present a case of pineal gland GCT in which 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging demonstrated drop metastases to the spinal cord in addition to tracer uptake in the primary lesion.

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

DOI: 10.2967/jnmt.116.185850

Authors: Tarun K. Jain, Rajender K. Basher, Ashwani Sood, Bhagwant R. Mittal, Gaurav Prakash, Anmol Bhatia

Institution: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Testicular diseases and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2592250230