Fluorine-18-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography in Assessing Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: A Literature Review. (20th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Treglia, Giorgio; Mattoli, Maria Vittoria; Bertagna, Francesco
• Other Names: Galuska Laszlo Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of molecular imaging. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-20
• Subjects: Molecular diagnosis -- Periodicals; Molecular probes -- Diagnostic use -- Periodicals; Diagnostic imaging -- Periodicals; Molecular Imaging; Diagnostic imaging; Molecular diagnosis; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/484052
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-1712

Abstract

Abstract : Background and Purpose . Several studies have evaluated the role of fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET and PET/CT) in diagnosing and assessing disease activity in patients with retroperitoneal fibrosis (RF). The aim of our paper is to perform a literature review on this topic. Methods . Scientific articles that evaluated the usefulness of FDG-PET and PET/CT in patients with RF were searched and discussed. Results . Eleven studies were found, and the main findings of these articles were described. Conclusion . FDG-PET and PET/CT are useful functional imaging methods for assessing patients with RF both in the diagnosis and in the treatment response evaluation. Moreover, further studies are needed to substantiate the role of FDG-PET and PET/CT in patients with RF.