Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this case series is to illustrate possible [18F]-FDG uptake patterns associated to COVID-19. Methods: Retrospective assessment of all Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) scans performed for any clinical / oncological reason from 1st April 2020 to 30th April 2020. Results of PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2 were retrieved for all patients with lung consolidations and/or peripheral ground glass opacities characterized by increased metabolism to evaluate any possible association with the viral infection. Results: Seven (4%) out of 172 FDG-PET scans were included. Six out of seven patients (85%) had positive RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2, while one patient (15%) had possible (not PCR confirmed) COVID-19 pneumonia. Conclusion: Suspicious accidental COVID-19 findings in Nuclear Medicine Department need to be reported and appropriately evaluated to implement proper supportive treatment and infection control measures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 393-400 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Clinical and Translational Imaging |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 1 2020 |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Diagnosis
- FDG PET/CT
- Ground-glass opacity
- Imaging
- SARS-CoV-2
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging