Cancer in Patients With Incidental Asymmetric Oropharynx Positron Emission Tomography Uptake.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Asymmetric oropharynx uptake on positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) is a common incidental finding and often prompts otolaryngology referral to rule out malignancy; however, the true risk of malignancy based on this finding is unknown.

Objective

To identify the incidence of oropharynx cancer in patients with incidental asymmetric oropharynx PET uptake.

Design, setting, and participants

In this retrospective cohort study, patients 18 years and older undergoing PET/CT scans at Mayo Clinic between January 2001 and December 2018 were included. Patients with a history or pretest suspicion of oropharynx cancer were excluded. Data were analyzed from March 2021 to December 2023.

Exposure

Blinded radiologic review of imaging studies, i

SUBMITTER: Armstrong MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362974 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature