Early detection of encephalitis with (18)F-FDG PET/CT
| Autor: | Maria Chiara Gaeta, R. Nunziata, Cesare Capellini, M. Godani, Andrea Ciarmiello |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
| Předmět: |
Adult
Myoclonus Fluorine Radioisotopes Biopsy Early detection Fatal Outcome Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 medicine Humans Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Encephalitis Viral Coma General Environmental Science business.industry General Engineering medicine.disease Frontal Lobe Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging Early Diagnosis Disease Progression General Earth and Planetary Sciences Fdg pet ct Female Radiopharmaceuticals business Nuclear medicine Structural imaging Encephalitis Measles |
| Zdroj: | Revista espanola de medicina nuclear e imagen molecular. 34(3) |
| ISSN: | 2253-8070 |
| Popis: | Encephalitis is a relatively rare condition for which making an accurate diagnosis can be challenging. In fact, clinical features are not specific and structural imaging can be normal in a considerable number of cases. However, an early diagnosis is important as many forms of treatment are effective if started promptly. Even though recent guidelines do not recommend (18)F-FDG PET/CT for patients with suspected encephalitis, the case presented suggests that (18)F-FDG PET/CT may play a relevant role for the early diagnosis of this clinical condition. |
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