18F-FDG PET/CT of hepatocellular adenoma subtypes and review of literature

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Abstract

Introduction: This study evaluates 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging characteristics of pathologically proven hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) subtypes. Methods: This is a retrospective review of an institutional database (2011–2017) for subjects with a pathologic diagnosis of hepatic adenomas established within 6 months of a pre-treatment 18F-FDG PET/CT exam. An expert pathological review by a hepatopathologist was performed to confirm diagnosis and subtype HCA. A review of the 18F-FDG PET/CT exams was performed by two board-certified nuclear radiologists in consensus. Corresponding demographic and clinical data were obtained by electronic chart review. Results: Nine subjects were identified. An HCA subtype was established in seven subjects (4 HNF1A-mutated and 3 Inflammatory). The mean HCA lesion size was 2.8 cm (range 0.6–6.2, SD 2.0) with a mean SUVmax of 5.9 (range 2.1–18.9, SD 5.1). The SUV values of HNF1A-mutated HCA were significantly higher than inflammatory HCA: lesion SUVmax (5.3 ± 1.48 vs. 2.8 ± 0.59, p < 0.033), lesion-to-liver SUVmax ratio (1.4 ± 0.22 vs. 0.8 ± 0.21, p = 0.031), lesion SUVmean (3.6 ± 0.37 vs. 2.0 ± 0.46, p = 0.0086). Conclusion: HNF1A-mutated HCA may have greater SUV values than inflammatory HCA on 18F-FDG PET/CT exams. However, there are contradictory data in the literature and further investigation is warranted.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2604-2609
Number of pages6
JournalAbdominal Radiology
Volume46
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2021

Keywords

  • 18-Fluoro-deoxyglucose
  • 18F-FDG PET CT
  • Hepatocellular adenoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology

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