PMC7067137_01
Multiple nodules on the scalp in the parietal and left temporal region
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We report a case of 67-year-old man, a heavy smoker, followed since 6 months ago for cutaneous nodules in the scalp [Figure 1].
Maximal intensity projection of positron-emission tomography -computed tomography (left image) and fusion images in the axial sections (right images) showing several abnormal hypermetabolic lesions in the scalp (maximal standardized uptake value = 12.3) and focal uptake in the right lung (maximal standardized uptake value = 11.0 at 1 h post injection)
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A PET/CT with 18F-FDG scanner was performed and revealed a hot nodule in the right lung, right hilar, left carotid jugular lymphadenopathy, and left adrenal in addition to the three cutaneous nodule metastases located in parietal and temporal bone [Figure 2].