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- Title
Avid FDG uptake in a rapidly enlarging common carotid artery mycotic aneurysm, mimicking lymphadenopathy.
- Authors
Bonekamp D; Smith JD; Aygun N; Bonekamp, David; Smith, Joshua D; Aygun, Nafi
- Abstract
We present a case of mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the right common carotid artery, which demonstrated avid FDG uptake mimicking lymphomatous involvement on a non-contrast FDG-PET/CT scan. Within 6 days of initial presentation, the pseudoaneurysm enlarged rapidly and required emergent surgical repair. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case both of a PET-positive non-aortic aneurysm and a rapidly enlarging common carotid artery pseudoaneurysm. This case highlights the importance of contrast administration with PET/CT and the heralding nature of FDG uptake in an aneurysm wall for impending aneurysm rupture.
- Publication
Emergency Radiology, 2009, Vol 16, Issue 5, p383
- ISSN
1070-3004
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s10140-008-0778-2