title: [Usefulness of 18F-FDG-PET/CT for diagnosis of large vessel vasculitis].
abstract: Positron emission tomography with 18F-fluorodesoxyglucose allows to locate pathological foci expressing a high metabolism. Originally shown in the investigation of neoplasia, this procedure is increasingly used as a new tool to search for inflammatory syndromes. Systemic vasculitis is a complex disorder, often manifested by non specific symptoms. Diagnosis at early stages allows early treatment, which may prevent progression to later complications. Through a case report and a review of the literature, this article describes the important role of PET/CT for the diagnosis when traditional tests remain unsuccessful.
authors.affiliation: Service de médecine interne, Département de médecine, CHCVs, 1951 Sion. aline.stettler@hopitalvs.ch
authors.forename: Aline
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stettler
authors.forename: Christophe
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fumeaux
authors.forename: Ehab Mohamed
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Kamel
authors.forename: Pierre-Auguste
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Petignat
mesh_terms: D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D006801:Humans; D064847:Multimodal Imaging; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18