Diagnostic models for fever of unknown origin based on 18F-FDG PET/CT: a prospective study in China

Conclusions18F-FDG PET/CT has a certain level of sensitivity and accuracy in diagnosing FUO, which can be further improved by combining it with clinical parameters. Diagnostic models based on PET/CT show excellent performance and can be used as reliable tools to discriminate the cause of FUO.Trial registration This study (a two-step method apparently improved the physicians ’ level of diagnosis decision-making for adult patients with FUO) was registered on the websitehttp://www.clinical-trials.gov on January 14, 2014, with registration number NCT02035670.
Source: EJNMMI Research - Category: Radiology Source Type: research