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Focal uptake pattern and high max SUV may be helpful in differentiating benign and malignant nodules on FDG PET/CT. However, US examination provides further information, and for lesions with increased FDG uptake of thyroid, US examination should be recommended.

FDG PET/CT is an important diagnostic imaging tool in the nodal staging and detection of distant metastasis in ICC patients. Metabolic parameters may have a significant role as prognostic factors in patients with ICC.