Table 1 Reviews on FDG-PET techniques used for patients with HNCUP; NR – not reported; [54,55,56]
Review studies published (Year) | No. of Studies/Patients | Technique | Primary Tumor Detection Rate (%) | Sensitivity (%) | Specifity (%) | Highest false positive rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rusthoven et al., 2004 [54] (1994–2003) | 16/302 | FDG-PET | 24.5 | 88.3 | 74.9 | Tonsils (39.3%) |
Kwee et al., 2009 [56] (2005–2007) | 11/433 | FGD-PET/CT | 37 | 84.0 | 84.0 | Oropharynx (15%) Lung (15%) |
Al-Ibraheem et al., 2009 [55] (2000–2009) | 8/180 | FGD-PET FDG-PET/CT | 28.3 | NR | NR | NR overall 16.7% |