Accuracy of Serial PET-CT Imaging in Systemic Sarcoidosis

Positron emission tomography (PET) in combination with computed tomography (PET-CT) is commonly used to identify malignant lesion in the lung. Despite there being only a few reports in literature, PET-CT imaging may have many advantages in the study of sarcoidosis, being useful in the diagnosis as w...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Carbone, Roberto G., Penna, Daniele, Baughman, Robert P., Lower, Elyse E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4060399/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24987568
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2156-7514.131645
Descripción
Sumario:Positron emission tomography (PET) in combination with computed tomography (PET-CT) is commonly used to identify malignant lesion in the lung. Despite there being only a few reports in literature, PET-CT imaging may have many advantages in the study of sarcoidosis, being useful in the diagnosis as well as in monitoring the response to treatment. The object of this case report is to highlight the clinical utility of integrated PET-CT imaging for evaluation of patients with systemic sarcoidosis and for comparing baseline findings to follow-up readings.

Ejemplares similares