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Changing pattern in patients’ stage as determined by PET/CT
| Change of stage | Patients (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Down-staging |
Stage-III → Stage-II |
3 (4.7) |
| |
Stage-II → Stage-I |
5 (7.8) |
| Over-staging |
Stage-II → Stage-IV |
2 (3.1) |
| |
Stage-III → Stage-IV |
4 (6.2) |
| Total | 14 (21.8) |
