18F-FDG PET/CT in the Evaluation of Bing-Neel Syndrome

J Nucl Med Technol. 2019 Dec;47(4):343-344. doi: 10.2967/jnmt.118.225565. Epub 2019 Jun 10.

Abstract

Waldenström macroglobulinemia is an indolent B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. When there is involvement of the central nervous system, Waldenström macroglobulinemia is known as Bing-Neel syndrome. We present a case of Bing-Neel syndrome in a patient who presented with confusion and left orbital pain. 18F-FDG PET/CT was utilized in making the diagnosis.

Keywords: Bing–Neel syndrome; FDG PET/CT; central nervous system.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pain / complications
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography*
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / complications
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / pathology

Substances

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18