Successful implementation of F-18-FDG-PET as additional imaging method in patients with FUO seems reasonable. This has to be verified by further prospective studies.
Salivary gland scintigraphy is a study that is easily performed and well tolerated by the patient. It yields quantitative parameters for parenchymal function and excretion fraction.
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