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Can small bowel lymphoma ( lymphoma of mesentery ) being missed on whole-body pet/ct scan?
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Yes: PET/CT is usually very good for finding small bowel lymphoma. That said, technique, small size, histology, etc could contribute to a miss.
Answered 10/24/2016
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