18FDG-PET and large vessel vasculitis: preliminary data on 25 patients

Objective: To evaluate the predictive value of clinical and biochemical features when compared to 18FDG-PET in the diagnostic work-up of large vessel vasculitis (LVV). Methods: Twenty-five patients underwent 18FDG-PET for the clinical suspect of LVV. All of them presented history of systemic symptom...

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Main Authors: L. Feggi, R. La Corte, N. Prandini, M. Roncali, M. Govoni, F. De Leonardis, M. Bruschi, F. Trotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/389