The value of F-18 FDG PET-CT scan in the diagnosis of infection of unknown origin in a patient with aortic valve replacement. in the diagnosis of infection of unknown origin in a patient with Aortic valve replacement. value of F-18 FDG PET/CT scan in the diagnosis of infection of unknown origin in a patient with Aortic valve replacement.

Conclusion: This case illustrates the value of F-18 FDG PET/CT in the diagnosis of and localization of a periaortic valve abscess in a patient with multiple valve replacements, recurrent fevers/sepsis and inconclusive imaging with transthoracic echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiogram and Indium-111 WBC scan. The localization of the FDG activity to the posterior aspect of the valve which corresponded to the findings on transthoracic echocardiogram was key. Research Support:
Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Tags: Educational Exhibits Posters Source Type: research