18F-FDG PET Uptake in the Scalp After Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

May 2021 in “ Clinical Nuclear Medicine ”

Sharjeel Usmani, Dalal Al-Turkait, Fareeda Al-Kandari, Najeeb Ahmed

platelet-rich plasma 18F-FDG PET FDG avidity PET/CT imaging PRP

Studysummary In this study, 18F-FDG PET/CT revealed increased FDG uptake in the scalp of a woman after platelet-rich plasma therapy, indicating potential inflammatory changes.

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