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Imaging patterns of liver uptakes on PET scan: pearls and pitfalls
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Abstract
Objective: PET imaging is becoming increasingly universal, and therefore increased liver uptake is frequently encountered. The purpose of this article is to describe and illustrate the various morphological patterns of increased metabolic activity within the liver with an emphasis on the diagnostic pitfalls and potential limitations.
Conclusion: Knowing the pitfalls of PET imaging, correlation with clinical background and findings from other imaging modalities are all important in the correct interpretation of increased hepatic activity on PET imaging.
Abstract
Objective: PET imaging is becoming increasingly universal, and therefore increased liver uptake is frequently encountered. The purpose of this article is to describe and illustrate the various morphological patterns of increased metabolic activity within the liver with an emphasis on the diagnostic pitfalls and potential limitations.
Conclusion: Knowing the pitfalls of PET imaging, correlation with clinical background and findings from other imaging modalities are all important in the correct interpretation of increased hepatic activity on PET imaging.
Keywords
liver, PET, uptakes pattern
About this articleTitle
Imaging patterns of liver uptakes on PET scan: pearls and pitfalls
Journal
Issue
Article type
Research paper
Pages
75-81
Published online
2013-08-01
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2320
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27263
DOI
10.5603/NMR.2013.0039
Bibliographic record
Nucl. Med. Rev 2013;16(2):75-81.
Keywords
liver
PET
uptakes pattern
Authors
Wing Hang Luk
Andrea Wai San Au-Yeung
Tony Kwok Loon Loke
