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A 72-year-old man experienced cardiac arrest during a positron emission tomography with computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET) scan for tonsil neoplasm. The PET-CT imaging was crucial for the final diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Nuclear Medicine
Radiology

Background:

Positron emission tomography with computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET) is an imaging technique used in oncology.
This case involves a patient with tonsil neoplasm undergoing a PET-CT scan.

Observation:

A 72-year-old male patient experienced cardiac arrest during the PET-CT procedure.
The event occurred while the patient was undergoing the 18F-FDG-PET scan.

Findings:

The final diagnosis of the tonsil neoplasm was established through the interpretation of the PET-CT images.
The PET-CT scan provided essential diagnostic information despite the adverse event.

Implications:

This case highlights a rare complication during PET-CT imaging.
It underscores the importance of vigilant patient monitoring during nuclear medicine procedures.
The diagnostic value of PET-CT in oncology is confirmed, even in complex clinical scenarios.