Diffuse Intense 18F-FDG Uptake at PET in Unilateral Breast Related to Breastfeeding Practice
Korean Journal of Radiology
; : 400-402, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-218262
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ABSTRACT
We present an interesting case of incidental diffuse fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake at PET in her left breast, related to atypical breastfeeding practice. Clinically, differential diagnoses of diffuse intense FDG uptake in unilateral breast include advanced breast cancer, breast lymphoma and inflammatory condition. However, normal physiologic lactation may also show increased FDG uptake in the breasts. Therefore, if we encounter that finding in daily practice, we should question the patient regarding unilateral breastfeeding. In addition, mammography and ultrasound would be helpful to confirm the diagnosis.
Full text:
Available
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Breast
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Breast Feeding
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Breast Neoplasms
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Lactation
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Mammography
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Ultrasonography, Mammary
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Radiopharmaceuticals
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Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
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Positron-Emission Tomography
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article