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G-CSF induces focal intense bone marrow FDG uptake mimicking multiple bone metastases from uterine cervical cancer: a case report and review of the literature

  • S. Mabuchi1,*,
  • A. Morimoto1
  • M. Fujita1
  • K. Isohashi2
  • T. Kimura1

1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka ,Japan

2Department of Radiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan

DOI: 10.12892/ejgo201203316 Vol.33,Issue 3,May 2012 pp.316-317

Published: 10 May 2012

*Corresponding Author(s): S. Mabuchi E-mail: smabuchi@gyne.med.osaka-u.ac.jp

Abstract

We describe a case of FIGO Stage IB2 uterine cervical cancer which showed focal intense bone marrow FDG uptake mimicking bone metastases after the administration of G-CSF. This case highlights the importance of avoiding the administration of G-CSF prior to PET imaging.

Keywords

G-CSF; FDG PET/CT; Cervical cancer; Bone metastasis

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S. Mabuchi,A. Morimoto,M. Fujita,K. Isohashi,T. Kimura. G-CSF induces focal intense bone marrow FDG uptake mimicking multiple bone metastases from uterine cervical cancer: a case report and review of the literature. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2012. 33(3);316-317.

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