COVID-19 vaccination may cause FDG uptake beyond axillary area

Abstract

Abstract Background The vaccination immune response may induce false-positive 18F-FDG PET/CT uptake. Case presentation An extended supraclavicular lymph nodal activation after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination revealed on 18F-FDG PET/CT mimics a Virchow nodule in a patient with medical history of well-differentiated appendicular adenocarcinoma. Conclusion This case highlights a nodal activation beyond axillary area and the importance of documenting vaccination history at the time of scanning to avoid false-positive results.

Keywords

• FDG PET/CT
• COVID-19
• Vaccine