Thyroid Incidentaloma Detected by Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography: Practical Management Algorithm

Abstract

An incidental finding of focal uptake of FDG in the thyroid is associated with a significant risk of thyroid cancer. If the patient would benefit from thyroidectomy if a malignancy were identified, further diagnostic workup with ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration and cytology is recommended.