The Clinical Value of Dual–Time Point 18F-FDG PET/CT for Differentiating Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma From Benign Disease

Abstract

SUVmax from both early and delayed PET/CT scans are useful parameters in the differentiation of extrahepatic biliary malignancy from benign disease. However, there was no added benefit of delayed PET/CT in patients suspicious for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.