Focal uptake on 18F-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography images indicates cardiac involvement of sarcoidosis†

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Authors

Shinji Ishimaru

Ichizo Tsujino · Hokkaido University

Toshiki Takei · Hokkaido University

Eriko Tsukamoto · Hokkaido University

Shinji Sakaue · Hokkaido University

Mitsunori Kamigaki · Hokkaido University

Naofumi Ito · Hokkaido University

Abstract

Focal uptake of the heart on (18)F-FDG PET images is a characteristic feature of patients with sarcoidosis. Furthermore, (18)F-FDG PET has the potential to detect cardiac sarcoidosis that cannot be diagnosed by (67)Ga or (99m)Tc-MIBI scintigraphy.

Topics & Keywords

Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Sinusitis and nasal conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 26, Issue 15, pp. 1538-1543

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehi180

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