Abstract
Encephalitis is a relatively rare condition for which making an accurate diagnosis can be challenging. In fact, clinical features are not specific and structural imaging can be normal in a considerable number of cases. However, an early diagnosis is important as many forms of treatment are effective if started promptly. Even though recent guidelines do not recommend 18F-FDG PET/CT for patients with suspected encephalitis, the case presented suggests that 18F-FDG PET/CT may play a relevant role for the early diagnosis of this clinical condition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 188-190 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Revista Espanola de Medicina Nuclear e Imagen Molecular |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Encephalitis
- FDG PET/CT
- MRI
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging