Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma Discovered Using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning
September 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 9 | Case Reports | 879 | Copyright © September 2008
Kenneth Beer MD, Jill Waibel MD
Abstract
A lesion detected on a positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (PET/CT) scan localized to the skin and was deter-
mined to be a large, recurrent basal cell carcinoma. This case demonstrates the ability of PET scans to detect recurrent, nonmelano-
ma skin cancers. It also serves as one example to dermatologists of how to manage incidental findings localizing to the skin. Finally,
a discussion of expanding the use of PET scans in dermatology is considered.
