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To describe the unique FDG PET/CT findings in a case of diffuse esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

May 6, 2026Clinical Nuclear Medicine0 citations

FDG PET/CT in a Case of Diffuse Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

JZJun ZhangJiaxing University ADAisheng Dong YWYang WangTongji University

Key Points

To describe the unique FDG PET/CT findings in a case of diffuse esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Case report detailing imaging findings.
Utilization of FDG PET/CT for assessment of cancer spread.
Diffuse irregular thickening of the esophageal wall observed on imaging.
SUVmax of 15 indicating high metabolic activity.
Presence of multiple FDG-avid lymph nodes and osteolytic bone metastases.

Abstract

Esophageal cancer usually shows focal intense FDG uptake on FDG PET. Diffuse FDG uptake pattern of the esophageal cancer has been rarely reported. We describe FDG PET/CT findings in a case of poorly differentiated esophageal squamous cell carcinoma diffusely involving the entire esophagus. FDG PET/CT showed diffuse irregular thickening of the entire esophageal wall with diffusely intense FDG uptake with SUVmax of 15 and multiple FDG-avid lymph nodes and osteolytic bone metastases.

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