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Fever of unknown origin: large vessel vasculitis diagnosed by PET/CT
Rheumatology International, 33 (2013), 9; 2417-2421. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-012-2425-1
Bosnić, Dubravka; Barešić, Marko; Padjen, Ivan; Balenović, Antonija; Žarković, Kamelija; Anić, Branimir

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Bosnić, D., Barešić, M., Padjen, I., Balenović, A., Žarković, K. & Anić, B. (2013). Fever of unknown origin: large vessel vasculitis diagnosed by PET/CT. Rheumatology International, 33. (9), 2417-2421. doi: 10.1007/s00296-012-2425-1

Bosnić, Dubravka, et al. "Fever of unknown origin: large vessel vasculitis diagnosed by PET/CT." Rheumatology International, vol. 33, no. 9, 2013, pp. 2417-2421. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-012-2425-1

Bosnić, Dubravka, Marko Barešić, Ivan Padjen, Antonija Balenović, Kamelija Žarković and Branimir Anić. "Fever of unknown origin: large vessel vasculitis diagnosed by PET/CT." Rheumatology International 33, no. 9 (2013): 2417-2421. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-012-2425-1

Bosnić, D., et al. (2013) 'Fever of unknown origin: large vessel vasculitis diagnosed by PET/CT', Rheumatology International, 33(9), pp. 2417-2421. doi: 10.1007/s00296-012-2425-1

Bosnić D, Barešić M, Padjen I, Balenović A, Žarković K, Anić B. Fever of unknown origin: large vessel vasculitis diagnosed by PET/CT. Rheumatology International [Internet]. 2013 September [cited 2024 May 03];33(9):2417-2421. doi: 10.1007/s00296-012-2425-1

D. Bosnić, M. Barešić, I. Padjen, A. Balenović, K. Žarković and B. Anić, "Fever of unknown origin: large vessel vasculitis diagnosed by PET/CT", Rheumatology International, vol. 33, no. 9, pp. 2417-2421, September 2013. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:105:677318. [Accessed: 03 May 2024]

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Title (english)Fever of unknown origin: large vessel vasculitis diagnosed by PET/CT
AuthorDubravka Bosnić
AuthorMarko Barešić
AuthorIvan Padjen
AuthorAntonija Balenović
AuthorKamelija Žarković
AuthorBranimir Anić
Author's institutionUniversity of Zagreb
School of Medicine
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical Medical Sciences
Abstract (english)
PET/CT is starting to play an important role in evaluating fever of unknown origin (FUO), due to its ability to localize and delineate areas of high metabolic activity, such as neoplastic proliferation and inflammation, including vasculitis. We present a case of giant cell arteritis (GCA) in a 72-year-old female patient admitted to our department with a 4-month history of FUO, weight loss and fatigue, without specific symptoms or signs. Laboratory investigations suggested acute phase response, with a pronounced erythrocyte sedimentation rate, high CRP level and microcytic anemia. A thorough diagnostic evaluation was performed to exclude an unknown primary tumor, which was initially suspected due to a positive family history of cancer. Surprisingly, PET/CT revealed large vessel vasculitis affecting the ascending, descending and abdominal aorta, as well as subclavian, proximal brachial and carotid arteries bilaterally. Biopsy of the superficial temporal artery confirmed the diagnosis of GCA. Treatment with methylprednisolone and azathioprine led to resolution of clinical symptoms and normalization of laboratory parameters. In addition to the use of PET/CT in the evaluation of FUO, its value as a method complementary to temporal artery biopsy is also discussed.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Preliminary note / Short communication
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review
Publication versionAccepted version
Journal titleRheumatology International
Numberingvol. 33, no. 9, pp. 2417-2421
p-ISSN0172-8172
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-012-2425-1
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:105:677318
Publication2013-09
Document URLhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-012-2425-1
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