Presentation
FDG PET-CT obtained for other reason
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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Sagittal fused images reveal increased uptake in the spine, with involvement being limited to spinous processes, which is rare in malignancy.
Kissing spines confirmed by MPR of SOA CT.
Case Discussion
Findings represent Baastrup syndrome with active inflammation (e.g. bursitis) and should not be interpreted as malignancy.