PET-CT for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the Neck Nodes Unknown Primary Malignancy

The Clinical Utility of PET-CT in the Management of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Neck Nodes With Unknown Primary Malignancy

Patients with squamous cell cancer of neck nodes but unknown primary will have a PET-CT scan prior to biopsies. The utility of PET-CT will be determined in this subset of patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• squamous cell cancer of neck nodes with unknown primary site

Exclusion Criteria:

• unable to tolerate PET-CT
• unable to undergo examination under anaesthesia