TABLE 2

Comparison of SUVmax and SUVmean in Normal Organs Before and After Sandostatin LAR Treatment

OrganNo. of assessed organsType of SUVSUV before treatment (mean ± SD)SUV after treatment (mean ± SD)P
Pituitary gland30SUVmax6.3 ± 2.86.2 ± 2.90.690
SUVmean4.3 ± 1.74.3 ± 1.90.940
Thyroid gland30SUVmax3.9 ± 1.42.6 ± 1.4<0.001
SUVmean2.9 ± 1.21.9 ± 0.9<0.001
Liver17SUVmax9.8 ± 2.37.6 ± 2.50.012
SUVmean7.1 ± 2.45.3 ± 1.70.015
Spleen30SUVmax24.5 ± 8.318.8 ± 7.30.001
SUVmean20.4 ± 7.015.3 ± 5.90.001
Adrenal gland30SUVmax14.9 ± 6.014.6 ± 5.20.771
SUVmean10.4 ± 4.610.6 ± 4.00.749