title: Recurrent basal cell carcinoma discovered using positron emission tomography (PET) scanning.
abstract: A lesion detected on a positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (PET/CT) scan localized to the skin and was determined to be a large, recurrent basal cell carcinoma. This case demonstrates the ability of PET scans to detect recurrent, nonmelanoma skin cancers. It also serves as one example to dermatologists of how to manage incidental findings localizing to the skin. Finally, a discussion of expanding the use of PET scans in dermatology is considered.
authors.affiliation: Palm Beach Aesthetic Dermatology and Laser Center, Jupiter, FL, USA. kenbeer@aol.com
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Beer
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Waibel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*