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ArticleRadiology case reports2023

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

Julliet Ogu, Migara Jayasekera, Javier Villanueva-Meyer, Peeyush Bhargava

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4 authors.

Julliet OguDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
Migara JayasekeraDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
Javier Villanueva-MeyerDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.
Peeyush BhargavaDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 77555, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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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Prostate cancerSuperscanTreatment response

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