Role of PET/CT in the Evaluation of Aortic Disease.
10.4068/cmj.2018.54.3.143
- Author:
Jahae KIM
1
;
Ho Chun SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. songhc@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography;
Aneurysm;
Dissecting;
Atherosclerosis;
Aortitis
- MeSH:
Aneurysm;
Aorta;
Aortic Aneurysm;
Aortic Diseases*;
Aortitis;
Atherosclerosis;
Humans;
Positron-Emission Tomography;
Positron-Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography*
- From:Chonnam Medical Journal
2018;54(3):143-152
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Positron emission tomography (PET) /computed tomography (CT) has been established as a standard imaging modality in the evaluation of malignancy. Although PET/CT has played a major role in the management of oncology patients, its clinical use has also increased for various disorders other than malignancy. Growing evidence shows that PET/CT images have many advantages in aortic disease as well. This review article addresses the potential role of PET/CT in diseases involving the aorta, emphasizing its usefulness with regard to acute thoracic aortic syndromes, aortic aneurysm, atherosclerotic lesions, aortitis and aortic tumors.
