18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography for the assessment of endo-bronchial involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Bronchial stenosis is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). The development of lower respiratory tract stenoses in patients with GPA is thought to be the result of persistent inflammation of the cartilaginous tissue. New assessment metho...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical and experimental rheumatology 2023-04, Vol.41 (4), p.961
Hauptverfasser:	Magro-Checa, César, Laurens, Sander T, Goudkade, Danny, Nobel-Hoff, G E Anna-Jasmijn, Mostard, Rémy L M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Constriction, Pathologic - complications Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis - complications Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis - diagnostic imaging Humans Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography Positron-Emission Tomography
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Zusammenfassung:	Bronchial stenosis is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). The development of lower respiratory tract stenoses in patients with GPA is thought to be the result of persistent inflammation of the cartilaginous tissue. New assessment methods for this severe GPA complication are highly needed. Herein, we show the value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglycose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) in the diagnosis, prediction of progression to bronchial stenosis and response to treatment of endobronchial involvement in a patient with GPA.
ISSN:	0392-856X