Rationale And Objectives: The use of F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) in assessing inflammatory diseases has shown significant promise. Uptake patterns in perianal fistulas, which may be an incidental finding on PET/CT, have not been purposefully studied. Our aim was to compare FDG uptake of perianal fistulas to that of the liver and anal canal in patients who underwent PET/CT for hematologic/oncologic diagnosis or staging.
Materials And Methods: We retrospectively identified patients who underwent FDG-PET/CT imaging between January 2011 and May 2023, where the report described a perianal fistula or abscess. PET/CTs of patients included in the study were retrospectively analyzed to record the maximum standardized uptake value (SUV) of the fistula, abscess, anal canal, rectum, and liver. Fistula-to-liver and Fistula-to-anus SUV ratios were calculated. We statistically compared FDG activity among the fistula, liver, and anal canal. We also assessed FDG activity in patients with vs. without anorectal cancer, as well as across different St. James fistula grades.
Results: The study included 24 patients with identifiable fistulas. Fistula SUV (mean=10.8 ± 5.28) was significantly higher than both the liver (mean=3.09 ± 0.584, p < 0.0001) and the anal canal (mean=5.98 ± 2.63, p = 0.0005). Abscess fistula SUV was 15.8 ± 4.91. St. James grade 1 fistulas had significantly lower SUV compared to grades 2 and 4 (p = 0.0224 and p = 0.0295, respectively). No significant differences existed in SUV ratios between anorectal and non-anorectal cancer groups.
Conclusion: Perianal fistulas have increased FDG avidity with fistula SUV values that are significantly higher than the anal canal.
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