Chonnam Med J.
2018 Sep;54(3):143-152. 10.4068/cmj.2018.54.3.143.
Role of PET/CT in the Evaluation of Aortic Disease
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- 1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. songhc@chonnam.ac.kr
- 2Department of Nuclear Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
- KMID: 2420881
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4068/cmj.2018.54.3.143
Abstract
- Positron emission tomography (PET) /computed tomography (CT) has been established as a standard imaging modality in the evaluation of malignancy. Although PET/CT has played a major role in the management of oncology patients, its clinical use has also increased for various disorders other than malignancy. Growing evidence shows that PET/CT images have many advantages in aortic disease as well. This review article addresses the potential role of PET/CT in diseases involving the aorta, emphasizing its usefulness with regard to acute thoracic aortic syndromes, aortic aneurysm, atherosclerotic lesions, aortitis and aortic tumors.
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