Colorectal tubulovillous adenomas identified on fluoro-2-deoxy-D -glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography scans

Authors: Hemandas, A.K., Robson, N.K., Hickish, T. and Talbot, R.W.

Journal: Colorectal Disease

Volume: 10

Issue: 4

Pages: 386-389

eISSN: 1463-1318

ISSN: 1462-8910

DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2007.01261.x

Abstract:

Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the significance of incidental focal colonic lesions on fluoro-2-deoxy-D -glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) scans in patients undergoing staging for noncolorectal cancer. Method: Of the 110 patients in our PET/CT database, 10 were found to have abnormally high uptake of tracer in their large bowel. Results: Seven patients who underwent further endoscopic evaluation of these abnormalities had intermediate to high-risk adenomatous polyps. Conclusion: Benign colonic polyps produce high-intensity focal FDG uptake in large bowel. Endoscopic evaluation is recommended before curative resectional surgery of the presenting cancer where appropriate. © 2008 The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.

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