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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2024; 12(15): 2466-2474
Published online May 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i15.2466
Focal incidental colorectal fluorodeoxyglucose uptake: Should it be spotlighted?
Haejun Lee, Kyung-Hoon Hwang
Haejun Lee, Kyung-Hoon Hwang, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Incheon 21565, South Korea
Author contributions: Lee H and Hwang KH designed the editorial, searched the articles, analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; Lee H contributed analytic tools. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicting interests.
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Corresponding author: Kyung-Hoon Hwang, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Gachon University College of Medicine, Gil Medical Center, No. 21 Namdong-daero 774 beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon 21565, South Korea. forrest88@hanmail.net
Received: December 28, 2023
Revised: March 17, 2024
Accepted: April 12, 2024
Published online: May 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The discovery of incidental focal colorectal fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography/computed tomography is not uncommon in clinical settings. This phenomenon presents a unique opportunity to delve into its nuanced implications and clinical relevance. In the forthcoming discourse, we aim to explore the intricate details of these unexpected findings, shedding light on the diagnostic challenges they pose and their potential impact on patient outcomes.