18F-FDG PET/CT in the Detection of Undifferentiated Carcinoma With Osteoclast-like Giant Cells of the Pancreas

Clin Nucl Med. 2017 Aug;42(8):615-616. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000001719.

Abstract

Undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas (UCOGCP) is a rare nonendocrine pancreatic tumor. We present a case of a very small UCOGCP. F-FDG PET/CT revealed a solid mass measuring 1.0 × 0.8 cm on CT images with an SUVmax of 5.0 in the body of the pancreas. CT revealed a solid mass with significant enhancement. The histopathologic and immunohistochemical studies confirmed the diagnosis. Our findings indicate F-FDG PET/CT is a useful imaging modality for UCOGCP diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Giant Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18*
  • Humans
  • Osteoclasts / pathology*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography*

Substances

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18