Beyond the Primary Tumor: Malignancy Risk and Evaluation Strategies for 18F-FDG PET/CT-Detected Incidentalomas
Incidental findings on <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT imaging are common and carry a considerable risk of malignancy, particularly in thyroid, prostate, and colorectal sites. Given the observed diagnostic yield, further clinical evaluation, including tissue diagnosis, should be considered in cases with focal uptake, especially when located in high-risk anatomical regions. Awareness of these findings is essential for timely management and appropriate therapeutic decision-making.
Authors
- Gülin Uçmak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0268-4747)
- Yasemin Keskin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2618-3349)
- Damla Bağcı
- Ali Haluk Ulucanlar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2667-405X)
Institutions
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Ankara Onkoloji Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy
- Published
- 2025-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4274/mirt.galenos.2025.75768
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00