Detection of asymptomatic aortic involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis using FDG PET/CT

作者：Soussan M^*; Abad S; Mekinian A; Dhote R; Eder V

来源：Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, 2013, 31(1): S56-S58.

• ANCA-associated vasculitis
• FDG PET/CT
• vasculitis
• aortitis

Large-vessel involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis is very rare. We report here on the case of two patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis and asymptomatic aortic arch involvement diagnosed using fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography with computed radio graphic imaging (FDG-PET/CT). Because aortic involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis is a potentially life-threatening condition, its early detection can be crucial. FDG-PET/CT may also provide new insights into large-vessel involvement as part of the spectrum of ANCA-associated vasculitis.

• 出版日期2013-2