Coordination and optimization of FDG PET/CT and COVID-19 vaccination; Lessons learned in the early stages of mass vaccination

As the world embarks on mass vaccination for COVID-19, we are beginning to encounter unintended dilemmas in imaging oncology patients; particularly with regards to 18-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT (FDG PET/CT). In some cases, vaccine-related lymphadenopathy and FDG uptake on FDG PET/CT can mimic cancer and lead to confounding imaging results. Many of these cases of confusing results can be avoided by coordination of vaccination with planned imaging and avoiding the sequence of imaging being performed shortly after vaccination.

Source: Cancer Treatment Reviews - May 10, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lacey J. McIntosh, Max P. Rosen, Kriti Mittal, Giles F. Whalen, Venu G. Bathini, Tasneem Ali, Kathryn L. Edmiston, William V. Walsh, Jonathan M. Gerber Tags: Hot Topic Source Type: research