lymphadenitis, due to typical or atypical mycobacterium, is a clinical condition frequently associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. differential diagnosis between benign and malignant causes may be a challenge for clinicians. in this regard, the role of positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F‑fluorodeoxyglucose (18F‑FDG) has still not been fully explored. we describe a case of 30‑year‑old male, infected by HIV, with mycobacterial lymphadenitis, in which 18FDG‑PET and PET‑derived parameters resulted useful for guiding diagnosis and monitoring the response to treatment.
Filippi, L., Sardella, B., Schillaci, O., Bagni, O. (2019). Mycobacterial lymphadenitis in a HIV infected patient: usefulness of 18F-FDG positron emission tomography for diagnosis and monitoring the response to treatment. INDIAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, 329-331 [10.4103/ijnm.IJNM_125_19].
Mycobacterial lymphadenitis in a HIV infected patient: usefulness of 18F-FDG positron emission tomography for diagnosis and monitoring the response to treatment
Filippi L;Schillaci O;
2019-01-01
Abstract
lymphadenitis, due to typical or atypical mycobacterium, is a clinical condition frequently associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. differential diagnosis between benign and malignant causes may be a challenge for clinicians. in this regard, the role of positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F‑fluorodeoxyglucose (18F‑FDG) has still not been fully explored. we describe a case of 30‑year‑old male, infected by HIV, with mycobacterial lymphadenitis, in which 18FDG‑PET and PET‑derived parameters resulted useful for guiding diagnosis and monitoring the response to treatment.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
