Musculoskeletal pitfalls in 18F-FDG PET/CT: pictorial review
Colleen M Costelloe1, William A Murphy, Beth A Chasen
1Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Section of Musculoskeletal Radiology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Objective:
Thorough evaluation of the musculoskeletal system on PET/CT requires a fund of specialized knowledge and the use of musculoskeletal-oriented viewing techniques. The study of musculoskeletal pitfalls introduces many subspecialty-specific topics and provides instruction in the methods necessary for optimal evaluation of the musculoskeletal system when interpreting PET/CT.
Conclusion:
This article reviews musculoskeletal pitfalls in PET/CT. On completion, reviewers should have an improved ability to evaluate the musculoskeletal system on PET/CT.
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