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Melanoma Study
Functional Anatomical
Mapping
Patient
History:
52 year old male with a history of malignant melanoma. A known
1x2 cm lesion initially discovered by CT in the right adrenal
gland.
Imaging
Procedure:
The patient was injected with 10.4 mCi of F-18 FDG. Coincidence
Imaging was started 2.5 hours post injection, followed immediately
by the Functional Anatomical Mapping scan. Total acquisition
time of 40 minutes. Image reconstruction slice thickness of
8 mm.
Findings:
FDG Coincidence image with attenuation correction shows uptake
of isotope in the area right adrenal gland.
Reimbursement:
G0165PET- Recurrence of melanoma, or melanoma metastatic cancer.
Clinical Impact - The FAM
Advantage
Co-registration of the functional imaging (coincidence) with
the anatomic map confirms suspicion of active disease, allowing
focused patient management for the treatment of melanoma in
the right adrenal gland.
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