TABLE 1

Benign CT Findings Identified on PET/CT in a Corresponding Location with Increased 18F-Fluoride Uptake

LocationFinding
Vertebral columnDegenerative disk disease, osteophytes, facet joint disease, hemisacralization of lumbar vertebra, Schmorl’s node, fracture
Thoracic cageRadionecrosis, fracture, arthritic changes at the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints, postoperative changes
Pelvic bonesAvulsion injury, insufficiency fracture, Paget’s disease, arthritic changes, postoperative changes
Skull and facial bonesSinusitis, mastoiditis, osteoma
Long bonesEnchondroma, subchondral cyst, trochanteric bursitis, tendonitis, stress fracture