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Case 1: the image below shows a focal uptake (SUVmax = 3.5) at anterior wall of mechanical aortic prostethic valve, consistent with an acute infection. a. CT. b. PET. c. Fusion image. d. Maximum intensity projection.
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Because of the high clinical suspicion of PVE, a CT/FDG-PET was performed, and revealed a focal uptake, of aortic valve and ascending aorta consistent with infection with maximal standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of 3.5 (Figure 1).
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