The utility of 18 F-FDG-PET/CT in detecting extracranial large vessel vasculitis in rheumatic polymyalgia or giant cell arteritis. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Andrés González-GarcíaMartín FabregateGonzalo SerraltaBorja de Miguel CampoAna Noblejas-MozoÁngel Robles-Marhuendanull null

Published in: Revista clinica espanola (2024)

F-FDG PET/CT test may be useful in the detection of extracranial LVV, both in patients with PMR or GCA. Such involvement is more frequent in patients with GCA, and may vary depending on the quality of the studies.

Keyphrases

giant cell
internal carotid artery
middle cerebral artery
rheumatoid arthritis
loop mediated isothermal amplification
case control
label free
quality improvement