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Corpus Cavernosum Abscess Diagnosed on FDG PET/CT.
Sim Vermeulen1, Natascha Walgraeve, Frank De Geeter
1From the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Algemeen Ziekenhuis Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Brugge, Belgium.
Positron emission tomography (PET) aids in identifying septicemia sources. PET/CT successfully diagnosed a rare corpus cavernosum abscess in a patient with difficult-to-trace Streptococcus constellatus septicemia.
Area of Science:
- Medical imaging
- Infectious diseases
- Urology
Background:
- Septicemia diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring advanced imaging to pinpoint the infection source.
- Positron emission tomography (PET) is valuable for detecting infection foci and metastatic spread.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old male presented with Streptococcus constellatus septicemia, with symptoms eluding clinical diagnosis for 10 days.
- The patient had a spontaneous corpus cavernosum abscess.
Findings:
- PET/CT imaging was instrumental in diagnosing the corpus cavernosum abscess.
- This case highlights PET/CT's utility in identifying unusual sources of septicemia.
Implications:
- PET/CT can improve diagnostic accuracy for complex septicemia cases.
- Early diagnosis of obscure abscesses, like those in the corpus cavernosum, can lead to timely treatment and better patient outcomes.
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