18F-FDG-PET/CT Imaging of Thoracic and Extrathoracic Tuberculosis in Children

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health problem, affecting approximately one-third of the world ׳s population. The tubercle bacillus can affect virtually any organ of the human body and if left untreated can lead to severe morbidity and death. Diagnosis of active TB is challenging, especially in children. As a “great imitator,” the disease can mimic numerous other pathologies, both clinic ally and at imaging. Although recognition of active TB is crucial to initiate adequate treatment in a timely fashion, thereby preventing transmission of disease, differentiation of active and quiescent disease is not always straightforward.

Source: Seminars in Nuclear Medicine - February 17, 2017 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Matthieu Pelletier-Galarneau, Patrick Martineau, Lionel S. Zuckier, Xuan Pham, Raymond Lambert, Sophie Turpin Source Type: research