Intense FDG uptake in the ovary with painless torsion

Clin Nucl Med. 2007 Oct;32(10):805-6. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e318148b4a7.

Abstract

We report a case demonstrating intense FDG uptake in the ovary, which was diagnosed to be a hemorrhage and congestion due to painless torsion. An asymptomatic retropelvic mass was detected in a 51-year-old female by echography. FDG-PET demonstrated intense uptake in the mass, thus suggesting an ovarian tumor. A resection of the tumor was performed, and histopathological examination revealed hemorrhage and congestion in the ovary due to ovarian torsion. An ovarian hemorrhage due to painless torsion should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intrapelvic masses demonstrating high FDG uptake, even in asymptomatic patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 / pharmacokinetics*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Diseases / complications
  • Ovarian Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovarian Diseases / metabolism*
  • Pain / diagnostic imaging
  • Pain / etiology
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Radiopharmaceuticals / pharmacokinetics
  • Torsion Abnormality / complications
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging*
  • Torsion Abnormality / metabolism*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18