Pneumatocyst - iliac bone

Case contributed by Anna Margherita Maffione
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Cancer follow-up

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

18F-FDG PET/CT

Nuclear medicine

Gas-containing cystic structure with thin sclerotic irregular margin in the iliac component of the left sacroiliac joint. The cyst does not communicate with the joint nor show abnormal FDG uptake.

Case Discussion

The differential diagnosis of this finding includes osteomyelitis from organisms producing gas, but the absence of high FDG uptake within the cysts excludes the diagnosis of infection.

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