18F-FDG PET/CT imaging of relapsing polychondritis: A case report. Issue 33 (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhou, Huijun; Su, Minggang; Li, Lin
• Other Names: Masoomi. Michael section editor.
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 95:Issue 33(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: 18F-FDG -- PET/CT -- Relapsing polychondritis; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000004496
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is an uncommon autoimmune inflammatory disease that may affect cartilage throughout the body. Case report: We report on a case of fever of unknown origin in which 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) was performed to make a diagnosis of RP. Conclusion: Our case demonstrates that the use of 18F-FDG PET/CT is a useful diagnostic tool to accurately determine the extent of inflammation throughout the body which can be identified by an increased 18F-FDG uptake.