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Detection of an Adrenal Adenoma on 18F-Fluorocholine PET/CT in a Patient with Prostate Cancer
Yassir Benameur1, Hommadi Mouhcine2, Omar Ait Sahel1, Salah Oueriagli Nabih1, Abderrahim Doudouh1
1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
2Department of Radiotherapy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
DOI : 10.5505/GJU.2025.85547
18F-Fluorocholine PET/CT is a valuable imaging tool in prostate cancer evaluation, especially
for detecting biochemical recurrence. However, false-positive results, including benign adrenal
adenomas, may occur. We present a case of a 62-year-old male with treated prostate cancer,
who underwent 18F-FCH PET/CT due to biochemical recurrence. The scan showed focal
uptake in the prostatic bed but also unexpectedly identified a 13x14 mm hypodense mass in the
left adrenal gland. MRI suggested an adrenocortical adenoma, which was confirmed
histologically. While adrenal radiotracer uptake is well-documented with other radiotracers,
18F-FCH role in characterizing adrenal lesions remains underexplored. This case raises the
potential for 18F-FCH PET/CT to help distinguish benign from malignant adrenal tumors,
warranting further investigation.
Keywords : adrenal adenoma, 18F-Fluorocholine, PET/CT, prostate cancer
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