FDG uptake in the cervical muscles after neck dissection: imaging features and postoperative natural course on 18F ‑FDG‑PET/CT

ConclusionsIncreased postoperative uptakes in the cervical muscles were observed on the dissected side in approximately half of the patients after neck dissection. The SUVmax in the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles decreased after surgery over time.
Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research