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  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Spondylodiscitis diagnosis presents clinical challenges due to diverse etiologies.
  • Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent irreversible complications.
  • Current diagnostic approaches combine clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide general information on indications and protocols for [18F]FDG PET/CT imaging in spinal infections.
  • To focus on the application of [18F]FDG PET/CT in diagnosing spondylodiscitis in adults.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on imaging techniques for spondylodiscitis.
  • Focus on the utility of 18-fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography combined with CT ([18F]FDG PET/CT).
  • Discussion of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a complementary technique.

Main Results:

  • [18F]FDG PET/CT is a valuable tool in diagnosing spinal infections, including spondylodiscitis.
  • The review outlines specific indications and protocols for performing [18F]FDG PET/CT in this context.
  • Comparison with other imaging modalities highlights the strengths of PET/CT.

Conclusions:

  • [18F]FDG PET/CT imaging offers significant advantages for the diagnosis of spondylodiscitis in adults.
  • Standardized protocols and clear indications enhance the diagnostic accuracy of [18F]FDG PET/CT.
  • This imaging modality aids in timely and appropriate management of spinal infections.