Fine needle aspiration diagnosis of benign oncocytic lesions of the head and neck associated with false positive 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography scan

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Auteurs principaux: Mahreen Hussain, Hafiz Ghani, Yasir Ali, Cecilia Clement, Ranjana Nawgiri
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author Mahreen Hussain
Hafiz Ghani
Yasir Ali
Cecilia Clement
Ranjana Nawgiri
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Hafiz Ghani
Yasir Ali
Cecilia Clement
Ranjana Nawgiri
Mahreen Hussain
Hafiz Ghani
Yasir Ali
Cecilia Clement
Ranjana Nawgiri
collection Wiley Open Access
contents Fine needle aspiration diagnosis of benign oncocytic lesions of the head and neck associated with false positive 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography scan Mahreen Hussain Hafiz Ghani Yasir Ali Cecilia Clement Ranjana Nawgiri Diagnostic Cytopathology AbstractIntroduction18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake on positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has become the mainstay for staging and post‐therapy surveillance of cancer as malignant neoplasms generally demonstrate higher FDG uptake that benign entities. However, there are certain benign lesions, most notably oncocytic tumors, that can display very high uptake and fine needle aspiration (FNA) is usually done to confirm malignancy. Therefore, it is important to recognize that benign oncocytic lesions of the head and neck may also present as FDG‐avid lesions to avoid a diagnostic pitfall.MethodsElectronic search of institutional surgical and cytopathology archives was conducted to identify cases of benign oncocytic lesions involving the head and neck region diagnosed by FNA from January 2012 to April 2022. Chart review was used to assess whether lesions were initially discovered via PET scanning.ResultsOne hundred and twenty‐five cases of oncocytic lesions were identified; 12 (9%) PET positive lesions were identified in the head and neck region from patients being evaluated for metastasis or for suspicion of malignancy. Cytopathology of all 12 cases demonstrated benign oncocytic lesions; eight (67%) of these cases were consistent with Warthin tumor, one (8.3%) was a benign oncocytic lesion, and one (8.3%) was consistent wit a parathyroid adenoma. Most (58%) of the PET‐positive lesions were in parotid region, two from thyroid gland (17%), one from submandibular gland (8%), one from paratracheal area (8%). The PET scan SUVs ranged from 3.3 to 19.5 g mL−1.ConclusionsOncocytic lesions including Warthin tumors can result in false‐positive FDG uptake on PET scans. Clinicians and cytopathologists should be aware of PET‐positive benign oncocytic head and neck lesions. 10.1002/dc.25331 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
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spellingShingle Fine needle aspiration diagnosis of benign oncocytic lesions of the head and neck associated with false positive 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography scan
Mahreen Hussain
Hafiz Ghani
Yasir Ali
Cecilia Clement
Ranjana Nawgiri
Diagnostic Cytopathology
Fine needle aspiration diagnosis of benign oncocytic lesions of the head and neck associated with false positive 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography scan Mahreen Hussain Hafiz Ghani Yasir Ali Cecilia Clement Ranjana Nawgiri Diagnostic Cytopathology AbstractIntroduction18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake on positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has become the mainstay for staging and post‐therapy surveillance of cancer as malignant neoplasms generally demonstrate higher FDG uptake that benign entities. However, there are certain benign lesions, most notably oncocytic tumors, that can display very high uptake and fine needle aspiration (FNA) is usually done to confirm malignancy. Therefore, it is important to recognize that benign oncocytic lesions of the head and neck may also present as FDG‐avid lesions to avoid a diagnostic pitfall.MethodsElectronic search of institutional surgical and cytopathology archives was conducted to identify cases of benign oncocytic lesions involving the head and neck region diagnosed by FNA from January 2012 to April 2022. Chart review was used to assess whether lesions were initially discovered via PET scanning.ResultsOne hundred and twenty‐five cases of oncocytic lesions were identified; 12 (9%) PET positive lesions were identified in the head and neck region from patients being evaluated for metastasis or for suspicion of malignancy. Cytopathology of all 12 cases demonstrated benign oncocytic lesions; eight (67%) of these cases were consistent with Warthin tumor, one (8.3%) was a benign oncocytic lesion, and one (8.3%) was consistent wit a parathyroid adenoma. Most (58%) of the PET‐positive lesions were in parotid region, two from thyroid gland (17%), one from submandibular gland (8%), one from paratracheal area (8%). The PET scan SUVs ranged from 3.3 to 19.5 g mL−1.ConclusionsOncocytic lesions including Warthin tumors can result in false‐positive FDG uptake on PET scans. Clinicians and cytopathologists should be aware of PET‐positive benign oncocytic head and neck lesions. 10.1002/dc.25331 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
title Fine needle aspiration diagnosis of benign oncocytic lesions of the head and neck associated with false positive 18F‐fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography scan
topic Diagnostic Cytopathology
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dc.25331