Application of PET/CT in synovial imaging of rheumatoid arthritis
YAN Wenhui
ZHANG Penglai
REN Jun
SAIHAN Qiqige
WANG Xuemei
Abstract：Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a systemic inflammatory disease that typically presents as polyarthritis but can involve multiple systems and lead to increased morbidity and mortality.Due to its diverse clinical manifestations,the diagnosis of RA remains challenging.PET is increasingly utilized for diagnosing RA,monitoring treatment response,predicting remission,and detecting subclinical complications.This paper summarizes the factors produced by different cells in the synovial membrane of RA joints and analyzes and compares recent research hotspots such as PET/MRI and immune cells in RA.Although PET has shown promise as a tool for assessing and managing RA,more evidence is needed before it can be included in standard clinical management.
Keywords：rheumatoid arthritismacrophagesfibroblastsPET/CT
Publication Date：2024-11-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 1254-1259 )