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Hydatic Cyst Infection of the Tibia Mimicking Chondrosarcoma on 18F-FDG PET/CT Scan

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A hydatid cyst is a zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus.The liver and lungs are the most affected organs.Although rare, osseous involvement by hydatid cyst disease can occur because the rigid bone trabeculae prevent formation of the characteristic adventitia.While fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) findings in hepatic and pulmonary hydatid cysts are well described, this case, to the best of our knowledge, represents the first report of bone hydatid disease located in an extremity evaluated by 18 F-FDG PET/computed tomography.

Source: Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy

DOI: 10.4274/mirt.galenos.2025.13540

Authors: Furkan Avcı, Batuhan Kocabeyoğlu, İpek Tamsel, Hüseyin Kaya, Başak Doğanavşargil, Zehra Özcan

Institution: Ege University

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4417485722