An Uncommon Case of Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma with Bone Metastases and Enchondromas Evaluated Using 18F-FDG PET/CT
- Autori: Quartuccio, N.; Ialuna, S.; Poma, S.; Lentini, V.L.; Pitruzzella, A.; Galfano, G.M.; Moreci, A.M.; Modica, D.M.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2024
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista
- Parole Chiave: 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose; Positron emission tomography; nasopharyngeal carcinoma; pediatrics
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/691192
Abstract
Nowadays, the utility of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is well established in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The incidence of NPC in the West population, especially in children, is very low. We present the first Italian case of a pediatric patient with NPC followed up with18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT scan in addition to the standard follow-up imaging methods, including CT and magnetic resonance imaging. The18F-FDG PET/CT scan was helpful in discriminating between metastatic and benign osseous lesions, thereby helping clinicians to determine the most appropriate therapeutic regimen. These findings support the clinical utility of18F-FDG PET/CT in the diagnostic work-up of pediatric patients with NPC.