F-18 FDG Whole-Body PET for the Assessment of Disease Activity in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

2006134 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Gerhard W. Goerres · University Hospital of Zurich

Adrian Forster · University Hospital of Zurich

Daniel Uebelhart · University Hospital of Zurich

Burkhardt Seifert · University Hospital of Zurich

Valérie Treyer · University Hospital of Zurich

Beat A. Michel · University Hospital of Zurich

Gustav K. von Schulthess

Abstract

Visual assessment of FDG uptake shows a significant correlation with clinical evaluation of disease activity in patients with RA undergoing antiinflammatory treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Nuclear Medicine

Volume 31, Issue 7, pp. 386-390

DOI: 10.1097/01.rlu.0000222678.95218.42

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