Diagnosing polymyalgia rheumatica on 18 F-FDG PET/CT: typical uptake patterns

Conclusion18F-FDG uptake distribution patterns and morphology can contribute to the diagnosis of PMR. Significant18F-FDG uptake in the sternoclavicular joints is one of the characteristic findings in patients with PMR as well as the uptake in the shoulders, ischial tuberosities, and greater trochanters. “Y”-shaped spinous process uptake may be one of the specific findings for PMR.
Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research