| Literature DB >> 14740423 |
Abstract
FDG-PET scan has recently been introduced as a diagnostic means to assess large vessel involvement in giant cell arteritis (GCA). Its use in Takayasu arteritis, idiopathic periaortitis and multifocal fibrosclerosis--although more limited, due to the relative rarity of these conditions compared to GCA--is discussed as well.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14740423
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Exp Rheumatol ISSN: 0392-856X Impact factor: 4.473