Comparative effectiveness of F-18-FDG PET-CT and contrast-enhanced CT in the diagnosis of suspected large-vessel vasculitis

摘要

Objective: Large-vessel vasculitis (LVV) is a serious illness with potentially life-threatening consequences. ((18)Fluorine) fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (F-18-FDG PET-CT) has emerged as a valuable diagnostic tool in suspected LVV, combining the strengths of functional and structural imaging. This study aimed to compare the accuracy of FDG PET-CT and contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) in the evaluation of patients with LVV.