Spectrum of 18F-FDG PET/CT findings in oncology-related recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The objective of our study was to review recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) anatomy and describe the typical (18)F-FDG (FDG) PET/CT appearance of vocal cord paresis due to oncology-related RLN injury including a spectrum of presentations, causes, and sites of nerve injury. Oncology-related RLN palsy may be caused by direct tumor invasion or its therapy. FDG PET/CT findings should be recognized to avoid misdiagnosis. Laryngoscopy confirms the suspected diagnosis and excludes primary vocal cord neoplasm.
Medical subject headings
- Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
- Laryngeal Neoplasms
- Positron-Emission Tomography
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Vocal Cord Paralysis