Detection of asymptomatic aortic involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis using FDG PET/CT

CER5601
2013 Vol.31, N°1 ,Suppl.75
PI 0056, PF 0058
Case Reports

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PMID: 23294518 [PubMed]

Received: 04/04/2012
Accepted : 13/06/2012
In Press: 06/12/2012
Published: 19/04/2013

Abstract

Large vessel involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis is very rare. We report here on the case of two patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis and asymptomatic aortic arch involvement diagnosed using FDG-PET/CT. Because aortic involvement in ANCA-associated vasculitis is a potentially life-threatening condition, its early detection can be crucial. FDG-PET/CT may also provide new insights into large vessel involvement as part of the spectrum of ANCA-associated vasculitis.