Radiology Case Reports (Dec 2023)

Gradual normalization of superscan in prostate cancer: A case report and literature review

  • Julliet Ogu, BSA,
  • Migara Jayasekera, BS,
  • Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD,
  • Peeyush Bhargava, MD MBA

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 12
pp. 4323 – 4326

Abstract

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This report presents the imaging findings in a patient with advanced prostate cancer and bone metastases. A superscan pattern on the initial whole-body bone scan suggested extensive disease. The patient responded well to definitive treatment, exhibiting clinical improvement based on decreased PSA levels and CT findings in 6-month follow-up. However, serial follow-up bone scans showed normalization in about 18 months. This paper aims to discuss the limitations of bone scintigraphy in evaluating treatment responses in patients with prostate cancer.

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