Early detection of encephalitis with 18F-FDG PET/CT

M. C. Gaeta; M. Godani; R. Nunziata; C. Capellini; A. Ciarmiello

doi:10.1016/j.remn.2014.11.002

Early detection of encephalitis with ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT

M. C. Gaeta, M. Godani, R. Nunziata, C. Capellini, A. Ciarmiello

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico "C. Besta"

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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
Pages (from-to)	188-190
Number of pages	3
Journal	Revista Espanola de Medicina Nuclear e Imagen Molecular
Volume	34
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.remn.2014.11.002
Publication status	Published - May 1 2015

Keywords

Encephalitis
FDG PET/CT
MRI

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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