Takayasu's arteritis in an adolescent with fever of unknown origin: the contribution of PET-CT in the diagnosis.Finding the cause of fever of unknown origin can sometimes be a real challenge.  A PET-CT scan was finally requested, which exhibited a diffuse increase in metabolism in the wall of the thoracic and abdominal aortas, suggesting Takayasu's arteritis.
PET-CT
Takayasu's arteritis in an adolescent with fever of unknown origin: the contribution of PET-CT in the diagnosis.Finding the cause of fever of unknown origin can sometimes be a real challenge.  A PET-CT scan was finally requested, which exhibited a diffuse increase in metabolism in the wall of the thoracic and abdominal aortas, suggesting Takayasu's arteritis.
PET-CT