18F-FDG PET/CT in Detecting Metastatic Infection in Children

Ilse J.E. Kouijzer; Gijsbert J. Blokhuis; Jos M. Th. Draaisma; Wim J.G. Oyen; Lioe-Fee de Geus-Oei; Chantal P. Bleeker-Rovers

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18F-FDG PET/CT in Detecting Metastatic Infection in Children

Ilse J.E. Kouijzer
, Gijsbert J. Blokhuis
, Jos M. Th. Draaisma
, Wim J.G. Oyen
, Lioe-Fee de Geus-Oei
, Chantal P. Bleeker-Rovers

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Purpose of the Report: Metastatic infection is a severe complication of bacteremia with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value of 18F-FDG PET combined with CT (FDG PET/CT) in children suspected of having metastatic infection. Methods: The results of FDG PET/CT scans performed in children because of suspected metastatic infection from September 2003 to June 2013 were analyzed retrospectively. The results were compared with the final clinical diagnosis. Results: FDG PET/CT was performed in 13 children with suspected metastatic infection. Of the total number of FDG PET/CT scans, 38% were clinically helpful. Positive predictive value of FDG PET/CT was 71%, and negative predictive value was 100%. Conclusions: FDG PET/CT appears to be a valuable diagnostic technique in children with suspected metastatic infection. Prospective studies of FDG PET/CT as part of a structured diagnostic protocol are needed to assess the exact additional diagnostic value

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	278-281
Journal	Clinical nuclear medicine
Volume	41
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/RLU.0000000000001119
Publication status	Published - 2016

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18F-FDG PET/CT in Detecting Metastatic Infection in Children

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