Visualization of amyloid arthropathy in light-chain systemic amyloidosis on F-18 FDG PET/CT scan

Clin Nucl Med. 2011 Jan;36(1):52-3. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e3181feefd4.

Abstract

We report a case of 63-year-old man with symmetrical joint swelling of the interphalangeal and metacarpal joints, associated with isolated hypogammaglobulinemia. Accessory glands biopsy revealed the presence of amyloidal deposits. PET/CT showed increased F-18 FDG activity in thickened soft tissues corresponding to amyloid arthropathy. Like multiple myeloma, PET/CT could be an interesting imaging in light-chain amyloidosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid / metabolism
  • Amyloidosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Arthrography
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18*
  • Hand / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains / metabolism*
  • Joints / diagnostic imaging*
  • Joints / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Positron-Emission Tomography*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Amyloid
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18