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The use of FDG-PET/CT in extranodal Rosai–Dorfman disease of bone

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We report the case of a 41-year-old man with extranodal Rosai–Dorfman disease (RDD), presenting with clinically detectable bone involvement only. The use of FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of RDD is discussed.

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  1. The University of Hong Kong, Sassoon Road, Hong Kong SAR, China

    Jeffrey S. Tsang

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, China

    Marina-Portia Anthony & C. S. Wong

  3. Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, China

    Maria P. Wong

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Tsang, J.S., Anthony, MP., Wong, M.P. et al. The use of FDG-PET/CT in extranodal Rosai–Dorfman disease of bone. Skeletal Radiol 41, 715–717 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-012-1382-9

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