Cesarean section scar mimicking uterine malignant neoplasm at positron emission tomography/computed tomography.
Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is a functional imaging method of metabolic processes and is being used extensively in gynecologic oncology for treatment planning. However, some hypermetabolic conditions may mimic malignant neoplasms. We report a case with a positive finding at PET/CT examination of the uterus that proved to be a cesarean section scar with high expression of glucose transporter-1 and glucose transporter-4. This case report emphasizes the value of the knowledge of patient history and awareness of the limitations of PET/CT to enable a correct diagnosis in patients with positive findings at PET/CT examination.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.
Ya-Min
YM
Cheng
Chung-Liang
CL
Ho
Nan-Tsing
NT
Chiu
Keng-Fu
KF
Hsu
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D027342:Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter 2 / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D051275:Glucose Transporter Type 4 / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D014599:Uterus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery
D027342:Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter 2; D051275:Glucose Transporter Type 4