Utility of FDG PET/CT in Guiding Antifungal Therapy in Acute Leukemia Patients With Chronic Disseminated Candidiasis

• DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0b013e3181e4db84
• Publication Date: 2010-07-14T10:44:22Z
• Authors: Bing Xu; Pengcheng Shi; Hubing Wu; Xutao Guo; Quanshi Wang; Shuyun Zhou
• Keywords: PET-CT

In this study, we report the results of using fluorine deoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) to guide antifungal therapy against chronic disseminated candidiasis in patients with acute leukemia. Three adult were enrolled study. All underwent a series PET/CT scans during course therapy. Antifungal was modified based on change FDG activity known sites fungal infection. With guidance PET/CT, all 3 achieved favorable outcomes long-term follow-up. appeared be valuable modality designing proper