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Hot Quadrate Sign Under Focus of F18-FDG PET-CT: An Incidental Finding

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: "Hot quadrate lobe sign" refers to visualization of caudate lobe of liver due to excess accumulation of radiotracer secondary to superior vena cava obstruction. Collateral channels are formed between thoracic and mediastinal vessels; internal mammary through the paraumbilical vessels which drain blood to the left portal vein and into the caudate lobe of liver. It was first described on Tc99-m sulfur colloid scan. We present a case with superior vena cava obstruction presenting as hot quadrate lobe sign on F18-FDG PET-CT.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.25-06

Authors: Ayesha Zubair, Aamna Hassan

Institution: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650