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Patient History:
52 year old male with a history of malignant melanoma. A known 1x2 cm lesion initially discovered by CT in the right adrenal gland.
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Imaging Procedure:
The patient was injected with 10.4 mCi of F-18 FDG. Coincidence Imaging was started 2.5 hours post injection, followed immediately by the Functional Anatomical Mapping scan. Total acquisition time of 40 minutes. Image reconstruction slice thickness of 8 mm.
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Findings:
FDG Coincidence image with attenuation correction shows uptake of isotope in the area right adrenal gland.
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Reimbursement:
G0165PET- Recurrence of melanoma, or melanoma metastatic cancer.
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Clinical Impact – The FAM Advantage
Co-registration of the functional imaging (coincidence) with the anatomic map confirms suspicion of active disease, allowing focused patient management for the treatment of melanoma in the right adrenal gland.
Images Courtesy of:
Vanderbilt University
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