18F-FDG PET/CT for invasive fungal infection in immunocompromised patients.

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Date publication

juin 2018

Journal

QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr HERBRECHT Raoul


Tous les auteurs :
Leroy-Freschini B, Treglia G, Argemi X, Bund C, Kessler R, Herbrecht R, Imperiale A

Résumé

Opportunistic invasive fungal infections (IFIs) comprise a heterogeneous spectrum of pathogens, whose early diagnosis remains challenging. Candida spp. and Aspergillus spp, the most frequent pathogens in immunocompromised patients, frequently affect lungs, liver, bone and skin.

Mots clés

Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Fluorodeoxyglucose F18, administration & dosage, Humans, Immunocompromised Host, Invasive Fungal Infections, diagnostic imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography, Radiopharmaceuticals, administration & dosage, Retrospective Studies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Young Adult

Référence

QJM. 2018 Jun 18;: