FDG PET/CT in a Case of Clear Cell Carcinoma Arising From Abdominal Wall Endometriosis.
Jiani He, Aisheng Dong, Xue Zhang
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Case in brief
A patient presented with clear cell carcinoma originating from abdominal wall endometriosis at the site of a previous cesarean section. Imaging with FDG PET/CT revealed intense activity in the primary tumor, with a maximum standardized uptake value (SUV max) of 26, and variable FDG activity in metastatic lymph nodes located in the bilateral inguinal and pelvic regions. The case highlights the importance of recognizing this rare malignant transformation.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider malignant transformation of abdominal wall endometriosis in the differential diagnosis for FDG-avid lesions at surgical incision sites.