Positron emission tomography in the diagnostic pathway for intracystic infection in adpkd and "cystic" kidneys. a case series

Positron emission tomography in the diagnostic pathway for intracystic infection in adpkd and "cystic" kidneys. a case series

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intracystic infection, in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) and in kidneys with multiple cysts, is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, as conventional imaging techniques may not discriminate among "complic...

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Main Authors: Douroukas Anastasios, Pelosi Ettore, Deagostini Maria, Consiglio Valentina, Arena Vincenzo, Piccoli Giorgina B, Penna Daniele, Cortese Giancarlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Positron emission tomography
polycystic kidney disease
infection
kidney cysts
long-term antibiotic therapy
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/12/48

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