We report a case of a patient performing a positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET‐CT) scan with [18F]F‐Choline for biochemical relapse (Prostate specific antigen (PSA) 1.2 ng/ml) of prostate cancer. Two large areas of focal uptake with a cold core within the liver were observed. A contrast‐enhanced ultrasound scan performed after the PET scan characterized these lesions as cavernous hepatic hemangiomas, and therefore, a biopsy was not performed; 3 years of follow‐up and PET and MRI finding stability confirmed the benignity of their nature.

Cavernous Hepatic Hemangioma at 18F‑Choline Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography: Be Aware of the Pitfall

Urso L.
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2023

Abstract

We report a case of a patient performing a positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET‐CT) scan with [18F]F‐Choline for biochemical relapse (Prostate specific antigen (PSA) 1.2 ng/ml) of prostate cancer. Two large areas of focal uptake with a cold core within the liver were observed. A contrast‐enhanced ultrasound scan performed after the PET scan characterized these lesions as cavernous hepatic hemangiomas, and therefore, a biopsy was not performed; 3 years of follow‐up and PET and MRI finding stability confirmed the benignity of their nature.
2023
Maffione, A. M.; Urso, L.; Caterina, M.; Chondrogiannis, S.; Grassetto, G.; Bartoletti, P.; Marzola, M. C.
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