Macrophages are key players in the pathogenesis of large-vessel vasculitis (LVV) and may
serve as a target for diagnostic imaging of LVV. The radiotracer, 18 F-FDG has proven to be …

The term vasculitis encompasses a heterogeneous group of diseases that share the
presence of inflammatory infiltrates in the vascular wall. The diagnosis of large-vessel …

The role of PET/CT in patients receiving treatment for GCA continues to evolve. In new-onset
disease, a recent study noted a decline in the diagnostic accuracy of PET for GCA from …

Purpose This study was performed to investigate the value of 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose
positron emission tomography ([18 F] FDG-PET) in the diagnosis of large-vessel vasculitis …

Objective. Large-vessel vasculitis (LVV) are chronic inflammatory diseases that affect
arteries. While a mere clinical-serological approach does not seem sensitive either in the …

Background Positron emission tomography (PET) scan is emerging as a promising imaging
technique to detect large-vessel inflammation in giant cell arteritis (GCA). However, the lack …

Abstract Objectives [18F] Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-PET/CT and US are both well
established for diagnosing GCA. The present study investigates their accuracy and whether …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to discuss the use of fluorodeoxyglucose
(FDG) positron emission tomography (PET/CT) for diagnosis and management of patients …

Introduction. 18F‐FDG‐PET visualises inflammation. Both atherosclerosis and giant cell
arteritis cause vascular inflammation, but distinguishing the two may be difficult. The goal of …

In the last two decades, advancements in positron emission tomography (PET) technology
have increased the diagnostic accuracy of patients with large-vessel vasculitis (LVV) …