PET Imaging of Infection and Inflammation, An Issue of PET Clinics: 1ed
Alavi MD, Abass; Zhuang MD PhD, Hongming
ISBN 10: 1455739162 ISBN 13: 9781455739165
Published by Saunders, 2012
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PET/CT holds great promise for the management of many types of infection and inflammation. This issue discusses many of these uses, starting with arthroplasty-associated infection. FDG PET/CT also has utility in inflammatory bowel disease. This issue also discusses the utilization of FDG PET and PET/CT in the evaluation of diabetic foot, and in monitoring therapeutic effect in patients without malignancy. PET/CT is reviewed regarding its use in patients with sarcoidosis or IgG4 disease. Also covered is the application of FDG PET/CT in detecting the source of fever of unknown origin. Artherosclerosis and vasculitis can be assessed by PET/CT and FDG PET/CT can also be used in the management of severe infection in patients with malignancies. Finally, the issue discusses the use of PET and PET/CT in the evaluation of osteomyelitis.
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Title: PET Imaging of Infection and Inflammation, ...
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Brand New