Table 2.
Characteristics of the patients with SUV max
| Factor | All patients (n = 62) | SUV max (mean ± SEM) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age |
0.077 |
||
| < 60 |
25 |
6.81 ± 0.61 |
|
| ≥ 60 |
37 |
8.83 ± 0.83 |
|
| Gender |
0.147 |
||
| Male |
47 |
8.48 ± 0.64 |
|
| Female |
15 |
6.57 ± 1.13 |
|
| Tumor size (diameter) |
0.064 |
||
| < 3 cm |
14 |
6.10 ± 0.80 |
|
| ≥ 3 cm |
48 |
8.58 ± 0.67 |
|
| Tumor differentiation |
0.021 |
||
| Well |
11 |
4.85 ± 0.69 |
|
| Moderate |
20 |
8.10 ± 1.81 |
|
| Poor |
31 |
9.09 ± 0.85 |
|
| Tumor type |
0.045 |
||
| Adenocarcinoma |
22 |
9.53 ± 1.01 |
|
| Squamous cell carcinoma |
40 |
7.19 ± 0.64 |
|
| Stage |
0.612 |
||
| I |
10 |
6.35 ± 1.77 |
|
| II |
9 |
8.27 ± 2.76 |
|
| III |
19 |
8.06 ± 0.77 |
|
| IV | 24 | 8.59 ± 1.01 | |