From: Incidental gastrointestinal 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose uptake associated with lung cancer
Focal uptake (n = 19) | Diffuse uptake (n = 33) | Total (n = 52) | |
---|---|---|---|
Investigations | 9 | 3 | 12 (23 %) |
Colonoscopy | 7 | 1 | 8 (67 %) |
Gastroscopy | 1 | 2 | 3 (25 %) |
CT abdomen | 1 | 0 | 1 (8 %) |
Diagnosis | |||
Malignant disease confirmed | 4 | 0 | 4 (8 %) |
High probability of malignant disease | 5 | 0 | 5 (9.5 %) |
Benign disease confirmed | 4 | 3 | 7 (13.5 %) |
High probability of benign disease | 6 | 30 | 36 (69 %) |