Accuracy of Serial PET-CT Imaging in Systemic Sarcoidosis

J Clin Imaging Sci. 2014 Apr 29:4:21. doi: 10.4103/2156-7514.131645. eCollection 2014.

Abstract

Positron emission tomography (PET) in combination with computed tomography (PET-CT) is commonly used to identify malignant lesion in the lung. Despite there being only a few reports in literature, PET-CT imaging may have many advantages in the study of sarcoidosis, being useful in the diagnosis as well as in monitoring the response to treatment. The object of this case report is to highlight the clinical utility of integrated PET-CT imaging for evaluation of patients with systemic sarcoidosis and for comparing baseline findings to follow-up readings.

Keywords: Diagnosis; PET-CT imaging; monitoring; systemic sarcoidosis; therapy.

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  • Case Reports