Changes of SUVs Over Time in Animal Experiment and Clinical Studies
| Type of lesion | Species | Average 1st SUV | Average 2nd SUV | Average change (mean ± SD%) | 95% Confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental malignancy | Rat | 3.49 | 4.12 | +18 ± 8 | +10.99% to +25.01% |
| Experimental inflammation | Rat | 2.33 | 1.93 | −17 ± 13 | −28.39% to −5.61% |
| Clinical malignant | Human | 3.92 | 4.76 | 19.18 ± 9.58 | +15.81% to +22.55% |
| Benign lung nodule | Human | 2.37 | 2.22 | −6.30 ± 8.09 | −10.88% to −1.72% |
| Radiation reaction | Human | 2.56 | 2.59 | 1.16 ± 7.27 | −3.88% to +6.20% |
| Painful lower leg prosthesis | Human | 2.61 | 2.71 | 4.03 ± 11.32 | −0.40% to +8.46% |