Published 2019 | Version v1
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Should 18F-FDG-PET imaging be used in the diagnosis of GCA?

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18F-FDG-PET is not currently recommended for use in the diagnosis of cranial giant cell arteritis (GCA). A new study has compared 18F-FDG-PET with temporal artery biopsy and clinical diagnosis as gold standards, but is 18F-FDG-PET accurate enough to be used on temporal arteries?

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Created:
August 27, 2024
Modified:
August 27, 2024