Recurrent Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumor with Malignant Change on the F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography

Abstract

F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan has been used for the diagnosis, assessment of treatment response, and follow-up of various neoplasms. Proliferating trichilemmal cyst or tumor (PTT) is a rare neoplasm, originated from the outer root sheath of a hair follicle. Because this tumor has unpredictable biological and clinical behavior, the long-term clinical follow-up is necessary to detect metastasis or recurrence. We reported a case of recurrent malignant PTT on scalp that showed increased FDG uptake.

Keywords

• fluorodeoxyglucose f18
• positron emission tomography
• trichilemmal cyst