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More Evidence Is Warranted to Establish the Role of 18FDG-PET/CT in Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Investigations Among Children.

Authors :
Li, Qianrui
Tian, Rong
Sun, Xin
Source :
Clinical Infectious Diseases; 11/1/2021, Vol. 73 Issue 9, pe2842-e2844, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article explores article by Wright et al entitled "Imaging a Fever—Redefining the Role of 18FDG-PET/CT in FUO Investigations". The paper aims at providing an overview of the clinical benefits and cost-effectiveness of 2-deoxy-2-[18F] fluoro-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18FDG-PET/CT) in the investigation of fever of unknown origin (FUO).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10584838
Volume :
73
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153439927
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1574