Table 3.
18F-FDG uptake in different radiological abnormalities on HRCT
| Apical, mean SUVmean (range) | Medial, mean SUVmean (range) | Basal, mean SUVmean (range) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal lung parenchyma | 0.39 (0.26–0.49) | 0.45 (0.32–0.57) | 0.53 (0.52–0.54) |
| Ground glass | 0.55 (0.50–0.65) | 0.68 (0.59–0.78) | 1.27 (1.01–1.48) |
| Consolidation | 0.63 (0.57–0.70) | 0.80 (0.80–0.80) | |
| Reticulation | 0.53 (0.45–0.67) | 0.52 (0.42–0.79) | 1.03 (0.77–1.20) |
| Reticulation with architectural distortion | 1.27 (1.10–1.44) |
FDG: fluorodeoxyglucose; HRCT: high resolution CT; Mean SUVmean: The average (so the mean) of all the SUVmean values.