Characterizing Normal Variant [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-46 Uptake in the Epididymis

JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE(2024)

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The biodistribution of fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET tracers includes the kidneys, bladder, uterus, breast, muscles, and bone marrow. We describe its occasional uptake patterns in the epididymis. Methods: Epididymal [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-46 uptake was retrospectively analyzed in 55 PET/CT studies of 55 men. Uptake intensity (SUV), pattern (diffuse, focal, or multifocal), laterality, and location (epididymal head with or without body/tail) were analyzed. Electronic medical records were reviewed to determine the presence of epididymisrelated disease. Results: Epididymal [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-46 uptake was observed in 8 of 55 (15%) subjects, with bilateral epididymal head uptake in all cases and epididymal body/tail uptake in 6 of 8 (75%) cases, 5 of 6 (83%) bilaterally and 1 of 6 (17%) unilaterally. The average SUVmax was greater in the epididymal heads than in the epididymal bodies/tails, with an SUVmax of 4.1 versus 3.0 (P , 0.001). No subject had epididymal disease related to the uptake. Conclusion: [68Ga]Ga- FAPI-46 uptake in the epididymis occurs occasionally and does not appear related to epididymal disease.
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FAPI,normal variant,epididymal head,epididymis,incidental
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