F-18 FDG PET evaluation of opportunistic infections in renal transplant recipients
Rev. med. nucl. Alasbimn j
;
11(43)jan. 2009. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-522186
ABSTRACT
Renal transplantation is the most common type of organ transplantation. However, infection is a major complication among renal transplant recipients, including pneumonia, one of the most frequent life-threatening complications of long-term immunosuppression. Invasive fungal infections are among the most common pathogens. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of opportunistic infections are crucial in decreasing mortality. There have been cases reported where the use of F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron mission tomography (PET) was helpful in the diagnosis of fungal disease in immunocompromised patients. Here we present two of such cases.
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Main subject:
Opportunistic Infections
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Positron-Emission Tomography
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Mycoses
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. med. nucl. Alasbimn j
Journal subject:
Nuclear Medicine
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
Emory University School of Medicine/US
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