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Use of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose PET in the Diagnosis and Follow-up of Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Journal Contribution - Journal Article

The increasing implementation of advanced imaging in the form of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica has had a significant impact on the diagnostic work-up of this disorder. This article summarizes the role of FDG-PET imaging in polymyalgia rheumatica with a specific focus on findings, sensitivity and specificity, diagnosis and follow-up, assessment of concurrent large vessel vasculitis, and differential diagnosis.
Journal: PET Clin
ISSN: 1556-8598
Issue: 2
Volume: 15
Pages: 147 - +
Publication year:2020
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