OBJECTIVE: Skeletal muscle (18)F-FDG uptake on PET/CT can be either physiologic or related to a variety of different pathologic conditions. FDG PET/CT can be used for assessment of primary and metastatic tumors and infective or inflammatory conditions affecting the musculature. CONCLUSION: In this article, we describe the various causes and patterns of skeletal muscle FDG uptake. Familiarity with these patterns is essential for proper interpretation of clinical FDG PET/CT images.
OBJECTIVE: Skeletal muscle (18)F-FDG uptake on PET/CT can be either physiologic or related to a variety of different pathologic conditions. FDG PET/CT can be used for assessment of primary and metastatic tumors and infective or inflammatory conditions affecting the musculature. CONCLUSION: In this article, we describe the various causes and patterns of skeletal muscle FDG uptake. Familiarity with these patterns is essential for proper interpretation of clinical FDG PET/CT images.
Authors: John Woodford; Ashley Gillman; Peter Jenvey; Jennie Roberts; Stephen Woolley; Bridget E Barber; Melissa Fernandez; Stephen Rose; Paul Thomas; Nicholas M Anstey; James S McCarthy Journal: Sci Rep Date: 2022-04-05 Impact factor: 4.996