Table 3:

Results of semiquantitative analysis of MET PET/CT and PWI parameters for the differentiation of recurrence from radiation injury in patients with HGGs

Final DiagnosisP Valuea
RecurrenceRadiation Injury
SUVmax5.10 ± 2.412.41 ± 1.67.003
SUVmean2.83 ± 1.271.39 ± 0.9.003
TBRSUVmax3.48 ± 1.171.96 ± 0.96.003
rCBVmean2.68 ± 1.141.33 ± 0.77.004
  • a All P values for discrimination between recurrence and radiation injury are significant.