Diagnostic models for fever of unknown origin based on ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT: a prospective study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to analyze the ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT) characteristics of different causes of fever of unknown origin (FUO) and identify independent predictors to develop a suitable diagnostic model for distinguishing between these causes. A total of 524 patients with classical FUO who underwent standard diagnostic procedures and PET/CT were prospectively studied. The diagnostic performance of PET/CT imaging was analyzed, and relevant clinical parameters that could improve diagnostic efficacy were identified. The model was established using the data of 369 patients and the other 155 patients comprised the validation cohort for verifying the diagnostic performance of the model.

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SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9616977 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature