Metabolic Response Criteria According to Recommendations of EORTC
| SUV change | Metabolic response |
|---|---|
| SUV increase > 25% within tumor region | Progressive metabolic disease |
| SUV increase < 25% or SUV decrease < 15% | Stable metabolic disease |
| SUV decrease > 25% | Partial metabolic response |
| Complete resolution of 18F-FDG uptake within tumor volume | Complete metabolic response |