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The SUVmax of FDG‐PET for PPLs grouped by lesion diameter and malignancy
| SUVmax (IQR) | P‐value | |
|---|---|---|
| FDG‐PET | ||
| ≤20 mm | 3.6 (1.7–8.6) | P = 0.03 |
| >20 mm | 7.3 (2.4–10.3) | |
| Benign PPLs | 2.0 (1.5–3.1) | P < 0.01 |
| Malignant PPLs | 7.8 (2.8–10.3) | |
IQR, interquartile range; PPLs, peripheral pulmonary lesions; SUVmax, maximum standardized uptake value; FDG‐PET, fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography.
