FDG-PET finding in early-phase Takayasu arteritis.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We report a unique case of early-phase Takayasu arteritis in which the vessels demonstrated accumulation of [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) on PET scanning. This observation suggests the possible use of FDG-PET for the diagnosis of vasculitis. Early diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis may permit early treatment and possibly could prevent progression to the occlusive or pulseless phase of this disease.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hara, M; Goodman, PC; Leder, RA
Published Date
- January 1999
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 23 / 1
Start / End Page
- 16 - 18
PubMed ID
- 10050800
Pubmed Central ID
- 10050800
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0363-8715
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/00004728-199901000-00004
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States