Table 3.
Impact of Supratentorial High-Grade Glioma on Surrounding Brain Tissue: PET Findings
| PET Affected Hemisphere (N = 17a) | PET Contralateral Hemisphere (N = 17a) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supratentorial tumor | 2.76 ± 3.32 | 1.54 ± 2.03 | .012 |
| VOI 1 (6 mm) | 2.25 ± 2.42 | 1.68 ± 2.28 | .05 |
| VOI 2 (12 mm) | 1.79 ± 1.88 | 1.59 ± 2.42 | .26 |
| VOI 3 (18 mm) | 1.61 ± 1.76 | 1.62 ± 2.18 | .67 |
| VOI 4 (24 mm) | 1.59 ± 1.64 | 1.62 ± 2.21 | .95 |
| VOI 5 (30 mm) | 1.60 ± 1.95 | 1.67 ± 2.30 | .54 |
N, number; PET, positron emission tomography; VOI, volume of interest.
aTwo datasets of patients with right-sided glioma crossing the midline were excluded from calculations.