A predictive tool for an effective use of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET in assessing activity of sarcoidosis

A predictive tool for an effective use of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET in assessing activity of sarcoidosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT (PET) is useful in assessing inflammatory activity in sarcoidosis. However, no appropriate indications are available. The aim of this study was to develop a prediction rule that can be used to id...

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Main Authors: Mostard Rémy LM, Kuijk Sander MJ Van, Verschakelen Johny A, Kroonenburgh Marinus JPG van, Nelemans Patty J, Wijnen Petal AHM, Drent Marjolein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Clinical prediction rule
High-resolution computed tomography
Soluble interleukin-2 receptor
PET
Sarcoidosis
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/12/57

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