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Case #8
Colorectal Cancer -
72-year-old male
History
A 72-year-old male s/p R hemicolectomy for colon CA. CEA increased to 12.5 in 5/99.
Original Diagnosis
CXR showed stable RUL nodule and CT of abdm showed stable aortocaval and Left common iliac adenopathy. PET ordered to r/o recurrence.
PET Findings
PET showed extensive mets to retroperitoneal lymph nodes. The R upper lung nodule is not visualized and is most likely benign in origin.
Imaging
ECAT EXACT HR+
Change in treatment plan
Patient underwent additional necessary treatment.
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