Incidental [18F]FDG-avid focuses in parotid glands on PET/CT.

Tejs Ehlers KlugSara HillerupAndré Henrique DiasLars Christian GormsenPeter Nørgaard Kristensen

Published in: Acta oto-laryngologica (2024)

The prevalence of malignancy was low (2/94, 2.4%) in PGIs. Based on our findings, PGI in patients without a history of parotid malignancy, who undergo PET/CT scanning for reasons other than head and neck cancer (including malignant melanoma), may be managed similarly to patients with asymptomatic parotid gland tumors.

Keyphrases

pet ct
positron emission tomography
end stage renal disease
risk factors
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
high resolution
computed tomography
mass spectrometry