Inferior mesenteric venous thrombosis and 18F-FDG PET/CT.
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An 89-year-old male, with rectal adenocarcinoma, stage IIA, treated with transanal resection, end anastomosis and radiotherapy is reported. At the last follow-up, he shows significant elevation of CEA serum levels, changes in bowel and an extraparietal rectal nodule. 18F-FDG PET/CT scan showed a tumor local recurrence, pelvic lymph node involvement, peritoneal metastatic implants and liver metastasis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista espanola de medicina nuclear e imagen molecular
دوره 32 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013