Maximum SUV of 110 Index Lesions Considered to Be Positive in 90 Patients with Primary HCC
| Characteristic | No. of index lesions (n = 110) | 18F-FDG SUV | 11C-acetate SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor size (cm) | |||
| ≥1, <2 | 22 | 4.54 ± 1.33 | 4.25 ± 2.10 |
| ≥2, <5 | 46 | 4.65 ± 1.06 | 5.53 ± 2.26 |
| ≥5 | 42 | 7.86 ± 5.24 | 4.86 ± 2.59 |
| Tumor number | |||
| 1 | 46 | 4.95 ± 2.77 | 5.55 ± 2.52 |
| 2–3 | 31 | 7.76 ± 5.69 | 4.17 ± 1.88 |
| ≥4 | 33 | 7.46 ± 4.85 | 5.10 ± 2.50 |
| Tumor differentiation* | |||
| I and II | 70 | 5.10 ± 2.67 | 5.27 ± 2.49 |
| III and IV | 31 | 7.66 ± 5.16 | 4.94 ± 2.18 |
↵* Edmonson–Steiner grade: 7 of 90 patients with primary HCC had inappropriate biopsy specimen for evaluation of pathologic grade, and 101 index lesions of 83 patients were finally evaluated.