FLT PET/CT in a Case of Demyelinating Disease.
| Title | FLT PET/CT in a Case of Demyelinating Disease. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Nikaki, A., Prassopoulos V., Efthimiadou R., Tsougos I., & Georgoulias P. |
| Journal | Clin Nucl Med |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pagination | e342-5 |
| Date Published | 2016 Jul |
| ISSN | 1536-0229 |
| Keywords | Adult, Demyelinating Diseases, Female, Fluorine Radioisotopes, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography |
| Abstract | A 32-year-old woman, with spare previous medical history, presented with neurological symptoms of numbness and diplopia. The patient underwent brain MRI, which revealed a lesion of abnormal signal in the midbrain that could be attributed to subacute stroke; however, consecutive MRIs revealed multiple lesions of abnormal signal pointing to demyelinating disease. During symptoms investigation and MRI findings assessment, the patient underwent a FLT PET/CT examination, which revealed lesions of increased FLT uptake, probably indicating active disease and blood-brain barrier disruption. |
| DOI | 10.1097/RLU.0000000000001229 |
| Alternate Journal | Clin Nucl Med |
| PubMed ID | 27088385 |
