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Case Reports
. 2015 May-Jun;34(3):188-90.
doi: 10.1016/j.remn.2014.11.002. Epub 2014 Dec 30.

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

M C Gaeta  1 , M Godani  2 , R Nunziata  3 , C Capellini  4 , A Ciarmiello  5
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Early detection of encephalitis with (18)F-FDG PET/CT

M C Gaeta et al. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol. 2015 May-Jun.

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 (18)F-FDG PET/CT for patients with suspected encephalitis, the case presented suggests that (18)F-FDG PET/CT may play a relevant role for the early diagnosis of this clinical condition.

Keywords: Encefalitis; Encephalitis; FDG PET/CT; FDG PET/TC; MRI.

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