Solitary Zygomatic Bone Metastasis From Hepatocellular Carcinoma Revealed on 18F-FDG PET/CT

Clinical Nuclear Medicine 2026

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Authors: Wenjun Bao, X L Wang, Huan Liang, Lingge Wei, Peng Xie
DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000006342
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References: 9

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma involving the solitary zygomatic bone is quite rare. Here we present FDG PET/CT findings of the right zygomatic bone metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient after transarterial chemoembolization 2 years ago. 18 F-FDG PET/CT showed increased 18 F-FDG uptake in the right zygomatic bone with SUVmax of 3.9. Finally, the diagnosis of solitary zygomatic bone metastasis was confirmed by pathologic examination.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Metastasis and carcinoma case studies Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Volume
51
Issue
7
Pages
597–598
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN