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An Unusual Case of Atrial Wall Cardiac Sarcoidosis Detected on Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Scan.

Authors :
Rao Kulkarni, Raksha Jeevan
Phadke, Aniruddha Y.
Prabhudesai, Pralhad P.
Balkundi, Krishna A.
Source :
Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Jan-Mar2021, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p45-49. 4p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Isolated cardiac sarcoidosis (ICS) accounts for 5%-10% of patients with sarcoidosis. It can involve atrioventricular node causing heart block, as well as the basal septum, papillary muscles, focal regions in the free wall, and the myocardium being more commonly involved. The diagnosis is achieved on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and endomyocardial biopsy. Recently, Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and computed tomography (F-18 FDG PET) has been incorporated in the diagnosis as well as management algorithm. We describe an interesting case of ICS detected on F-18 FDG PET and MRI and discuss its role in the management of this rare presentation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09723919
Volume :
36
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149139350
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnm.IJNM_178_20