Is 18F-FDG PET/CT useful for diagnosing relapsing polychondritis with airway involvement and monitoring response to steroid-based therapy?

Is 18F-FDG PET/CT useful for diagnosing relapsing polychondritis with airway involvement and monitoring response to steroid-based therapy?

Abstract Background 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is a promising tool for diagnosing relapsing polychondritis (RP). However, its usefulness in assessing RP with airway involvement is unknown. Objective This study aimed to further evaluate and...

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Main Authors: Yunxiang Zeng, Minfang Li, Sheng Chen, Lin Lin, Shiyue Li, Jianxing He, Jinlin Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
18F-FDG PET/CT
Relapsing polychondritis
Cartilage
Airway involvement
Corticosteroid
Response to therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-019-2083-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-019-2083-8

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