Final Diagnosis in 5 Patients with FUO and Noncontributory (FP) PET/CT Findings
| Patient no. | PET/CT findings | Histologic findings | PET/CT contribution | Final diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inhomogeneous increased skeletal uptake | Not available | Noncontributory | Still disease |
| 2 | Inhomogeneous increased skeletal uptake | Mild marrow hyperplasia, no malignancy | Noncontributory | Spontaneous recovery |
| 3 | 18F-FDG–avid axillary lymphadenopathy | Nonspecific inflammatory process | Noncontributory | Spontaneous recovery |
| 4 | 18F-FDG–avid axillary lymphadenopathy | Nonspecific inflammatory process | Noncontributory | Spontaneous recovery |
| 5 | 18F-FDG–avid paravertebral mass | Reactive inflammatory process | Noncontributory | Spontaneous recovery |