18F ‐Fluorodeoxyglucose–Positron Emission Tomography As an Imaging Biomarker in a Prospective, Longitudinal Cohort of Patients With Large Vessel Vasculitis

ConclusionFDG‐PET provides information about vascular inflammation that is complementary to, and distinct from, clinical assessment in LVV. FDG‐PET scan activity during clinical remission was associated with future clinical relapse.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - February 6, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Peter C. Grayson, Sara Alehashemi, Armin A. Bagheri, Ali Cahid Civelek, Thomas R. Cupps, Mariana J. Kaplan, Ashkan A. Malayeri, Peter A. Merkel, Elaine Novakovich, David A. Bluemke, Mark A. Ahlman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research