Diagnostic and prognostic values of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT in resectable thymic epithelial tumour.

Sangwon HanYong-Il KimJungsu S OhSeung Yeon SeoMin-Jae ParkGeun Dong LeeSehoon ChoiHyeong Ryul KimYong-Hee KimDong Kwan KimSeung-Il ParkJin-Sook Ryu

Published in: European radiology (2021)

• Maximum standardised uptake value (SUVmax) shows excellent performance in the differentiation of thymic carcinoma from low- and high-risk thymoma. • SUVmax is an independent prognostic factor for freedom-from-recurrence in the multivariable Cox proportional hazard model and a significant predictor for overall survival. • 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT can provide a useful diagnostic and prognostic imaging biomarker in conjunction with histologic classification and stage and help choose appropriate management for thymic epithelial tumours.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
free survival
high resolution
machine learning
deep learning
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
fluorescence imaging