TABLE 2

Lesion Size and Maximum SUV for Body Mass Index Groups

CharacteristicBody mass index (n = 114)
Underweight, <20 (%)Normal, 20–25 (%)Overweight and obese, ≥25 (%)
Lesion size
 <1 cm3 (17)7 (18)8 (14)
 1–2 cm10 (59)16 (40)30 (53)
 2–3 cm2 (12)9 (22)12 (21)
 ≥3 cm2 (12)8 (20)7 (12)
SUV max
 <2.56 (35)14 (35)25 (44)
 ≥2.511 (65)26 (65)32 (56)
  • n = number of lesions; SUV max = maximum SUV.