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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
18F-FDG PET/CT may be helpful in the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Findings on an 18F-FDG PET/CT suggestive of acute lymphoblastic leukemia include heterogenous uptake in lymph nodes and high metabolic activity.
Other Imaging Findings
Other Imaging Findings
18F-FDG PET/CT may be helpful in the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Findings on an 18F-FDG PET/CT suggestive of acute lymphoblastic leukemia include:
- Heterogeneous uptake in lymph nodes[1]
- High metabolic activity seen in tumor/cancer cells[2]
References
References
- ↑ Cistaro A, Saglio F, Asaftei S, Fania P, Berger M, Fagioli F (2011). “The role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in pediatric lymph-node acute lymphoblastic leukemia involvement”. Radiol Case Rep. 6 (4): 503. doi:10.2484/rcr.v6i4.503. PMC 4900024. PMID 27307925.
- ↑ Arimoto MK, Nakamoto Y, Nakatani K, Ishimori T, Yamashita K, Takaori-Kondo A; et al. (2015). “Increased bone marrow uptake of 18F-FDG in leukemia patients: preliminary findings”. Springerplus. 4: 521. doi:10.1186/s40064-015-1339-2. PMC 4573748. PMID 26405641.
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