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False-positive 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) findings of bone metastasis from esophagogastric cancer: report of two cases

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We report two cases of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography–computed tomography (FDG PET–CT) fusion imaging showing false-positive findings of bone metastases from esophagogastric cancer. Although multiple bone metastases from esophagogastric cancer were suggested by several images, ultimately, degeneration of the bone marrow was diagnosed histologically. We discuss the value of imaging modalities and the importance of a comprehensive diagnosis based on a combination of physical examination, laboratory test results, and imaging studies.

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  1. Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan

    Satoshi Ida, Masayuki Watanabe, Takanobu Yamao, Takatsugu Ishimoto, Yohei Nagai, Masaaki Iwatsuki, Yoshifumi Baba, Shirou Iwagami, Yasuo Sakamoto, Yuji Miyamoto & Hideo Baba

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Ida, S., Watanabe, M., Yamao, T. et al. False-positive 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) findings of bone metastasis from esophagogastric cancer: report of two cases. Surg Today 44, 2191–2194 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-014-0947-8

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