Fluorine‐18 FDG imaging in hepatocellular carcinoma using positron coincidence detection and single photon emission computed tomography

Abstract

We found poor sensitivity of FDG-PCD and FDG-SPECT for the detection of HCC. There were no clear relations between AFP or tumor size and FDG uptake. Therefore, we conclude that FDG imaging with PCD or SPECT has no value in the preoperative work-up for HCC in patients with cirrhosis.