Semi-quantitative indices of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT in assessing cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular manifestations of IgG4-related disease and treatment response

• Main Authors: Chen, Mingwei, Tang, Charlene Yu Lin, Fong, Warren Weng Seng, Lam, Winnie Wing-Chuen
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Cardiovascular Disease; IgG4‑Related Disease
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169393
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disorder characterised by inflammatory lesions. Diagnostic imaging, such as 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT, is critical in evaluation of the disease, especially for potentially lethal cardiovascular manifestations. This retrospective study examines the...