18 F-FDG PET/CT in Extensive Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma With Response Assessment to Chemotherapy

Clin Nucl Med. 2023 Jul 1;48(7):e347-e349. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000004697. Epub 2023 May 11.

Abstract

Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) is a low-grade sarcoma of mesenchymal dendritic cell origin, and it constitutes <0.4% of soft tissue sarcomas. We report a rare case of FDCS in a 32-year-old man. 18 F-FDG PET/CT demonstrated the involvement of cervical, axillary, mediastinal, abdominal, and pelvic groups of lymph nodes and spleen. A cervical lymph node biopsy suggested FDCS. 18 F-FDG PET/CT scan done after 3 cycles of chemotherapy (CHOP regime) revealed a complete metabolic response. This case presents the rarity of extensive presentation and complete response to the CHOP regime.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dendritic Cell Sarcoma, Follicular* / diagnostic imaging
  • Dendritic Cell Sarcoma, Follicular* / drug therapy
  • Dendritic Cell Sarcoma, Follicular* / pathology
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Male
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography

Substances

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18