Persistent PSMA Expression at a Subdural Hematoma Following Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization
Abstract
An 82-year-old man on active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer underwent 18 F-DCFPyL PET/CT PET/CT for rising PSA. Imaging revealed interval progression of known intraprostatic malignancy. Interestingly, intracranial uptake was seen along the right frontoparietal convexity, corresponding to a known chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) in this patient who had previously undergone middle meningeal artery embolization. This case highlights prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) expression associated with cSDH, likely reflecting inflammation-driven neoangiogenesis. Recognition of such uptake is essential to avoid misinterpretation as metastatic disease and may provide novel insights into cSDH pathophysiology and potential therapeutic targets.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinical Nuclear Medicine
- Volume
- 51
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- e687–e688
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026
- Language
- EN