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Diffusely increased bone marrow FDG uptake

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Known case of breast cancer, post-chemotherapy.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

PET/CT

Nuclear medicine

Diffuse FDG bone marrow uptake.

Normal bone - bone window.

Case Discussion

Diffuse homogeneous FDG uptake by bone marrow without underlying bone abnormality on CT scan secondary to bone marrow recovery following chemotherapy.

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