Recurrent basal cell carcinoma discovered using positron emission tomography (PET) scanning
Beer, K.; Waibel, J.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 7(9): 879-881
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 19112803 Document Number: 14557
A lesion detected on a positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (PET/CT) scan localized to the skin and was determined to be a large, recurrent basal cell carcinoma. This case demonstrates the ability of PET scans to detect recurrent, nonmelanoma skin cancers. It also serves as one example to dermatologists of how to manage incidental findings localizing to the skin. Finally, a discussion of expanding the use of PET scans in dermatology is considered.
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