18F-FDG PET/CT contribution to tuberculous vertebral osteomyelitis diagnosis: a case report.
| Τίτλος | 18F-FDG PET/CT contribution to tuberculous vertebral osteomyelitis diagnosis: a case report. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2020 |
| Authors | Manika, A., Kipourou M., Georga S., Faniadou E., Pilianidis G., Arsos G., & Kioumis I. |
| Journal | Oxf Med Case Reports |
| Volume | 2020 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pagination | omaa068 |
| Date Published | 2020 Sep |
| ISSN | 2053-8855 |
| Abstract | Tuberculous vertebral osteomyelitis (TVO) is an extrapulmonary tuberculosis form characterized by difficulty and delay in diagnosis. PET/CT is a valuable, well-established tool in the diagnostic workup of cancer and fever of unknown origin, which is increasingly appreciated in the management of infectious diseases. We report a TVO case where PET/CT had a valuable contribution towards diagnosis and monitoring of treatment response, highlighting its advantages and future perspectives when dealing with infectious diseases. |
| DOI | 10.1093/omcr/omaa068 |
| Alternate Journal | Oxf Med Case Reports |
| PubMed ID | 32995024 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC7507868 |
