Case Studies: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

History

53 year old male with intermittent fevers and palpable left axillary adenopathy had a node biopsy demonstrating non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. PET/CT was done for staging.

PET/CT Result

PET/CT images showed hypermetabolic adenopathy above and below the diaphragm. No
extranodal disease was seen.

PET Scan

CT Scan

PET/CT Fusion

Outcome

The bone marrow biopsy was negative and the patient was treated with chemotherapy
including Rituxan. The PET/CT scan six weeks following completion of therapy was normal.

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