TABLE 2

Distribution of Positive PET Scores and Histopathology Scores

Histopathology score (positive = score > 1)
NegativePositive
PET score (positive = any score > 1)
Whole animal
 Negative9 (90% specificity)0
 Positive118 (100% sensitivity)
R lung
 Negative125
 Positive110
L lung
 Negative114
 Positive112
PET score (positive = any score > 2)
Whole animal
 Negative100
 Positive018
R lung
 Negative136
 Positive09
L lung
 Negative124
 Positive012
  • PET scores for R and L lung include mediastinum.

  • Histopathology scores are positive if severity and distribution were both >1. Scores for R and L lung include azygous lobe.