Abstract
Positron emission computed tomography (PET)/CT is a common modality used in the workup of neoplastic conditions. However, false-positive results may be produced by underlying infectious processes. We report two cases of false-positive PET/CT studies secondary to histoplasmosis infections in both a pediatric and a young adult patient. After the diagnoses, one patient was observed with no therapy and the other received a complete course of itraconazole. In both cases biopsy results were positive for fungal elements consistent with histoplasmosis. Both patients were successfully managed and have had follow-up histoplasmosis titers that reveal resolving infections.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 621-623 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Blood and Cancer |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2010 |
Keywords
- Adolescent cancer
- GIST
- Histoplasmosis
- Lymphoma
- Positron emission tomography
- Young adult