More is missed by not looking – incidental findings on FDG-PET.

• Incidental findings are common on PET and should not be ignored as the consequences can be perilous • FDG uptake on PET is non-specific for malignancy • There has to be strong, clear and direct communication of incidental findings from imaging specialists to referrers and treating clinicians • Incidental findings can often be seen on other modalities such as diagnostic CT and nuclear medicine SPECT • It is vital for doctors – no matter how senior or junior – to follow up on the investigations they order [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]