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Radboudumc 14: Tumours of the digestive tract RIMLS: Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Radboudumc 17: Women's cancers RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences Radboudumc 18: Healthcare improvement science RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences Radboudumc 4: lnfectious Diseases and Global Health RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences Radboudumc 9: Rare cancers RIMLS: Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences |
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Internal Medicine Human Genetics Paediatrics - OUD tm 2017 Medical Imaging |
Journal title:
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Clinical Nuclear Medicine
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Abstract:
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PURPOSE OF THE REPORT: Metastatic infection is a severe complication of bacteremia with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value of F-FDG PET combined with CT (FDG PET/CT) in children suspected of having metastatic infection. METHODS: The results of FDG PET/CT scans performed in children because of suspected metastatic infection from September 2003 to June 2013 were analyzed retrospectively. The results were compared with the final clinical diagnosis. RESULTS: FDG PET/CT was performed in 13 children with suspected metastatic infection. Of the total number of FDG PET/CT scans, 38% were clinically helpful. Positive predictive value of FDG PET/CT was 71%, and negative predictive value was 100%. CONCLUSIONS: FDG PET/CT appears to be a valuable diagnostic technique in children with suspected metastatic infection. Prospective studies of FDG PET/CT as part of a structured diagnostic protocol are needed to assess the exact additional diagnostic value.
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