Correlation Between SUVT, BM Hypermetabolism, and Potential Causal Factors
| BM SUV | BM/L ratio | SUVT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factor | Spearman correlation coefficient | ||
| BM SUV | 1 | 0.76 | 0.20 |
| BM/L ratio | 0.76 | 1 | NS |
| SUVT | 0.20 | NS | 1 |
| WBCs | 0.38 | 0.49 | NS |
| Hemoglobin | −0.30 | NS | NS |
| Platelets | 0.24 | 0.30 | NS |
| Pao2 (%) | −0.45 | NS | NS |
| Time after injection | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Fisher exact test (P value) | |||
| 18F-FDG T factor | NS | 0.03 | 0.003 |
| 18F-FDG N factor | NS | NS | 0.03 |
| 18F-FDG stage | NS | NS | 0.02 |
| CI T factor | NS | NS | 0.004 |
| CI N factor | 0.02 | NS | 0.03 |
NS = not significant; CI = confidence interval.