Tumor fragmentation estimated by volume surface ratio of tumors measured on 18F-FDG PET/CT is an independent prognostic factor of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Pierre DecazesStéphanie BeckerMathieu Nessim ToledanoPierre VeraPaul DesbordesFabrice JardinHervé TillyIsabelle Gardin

Published in: European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging (2018)

TVSR measured on the initial 18F-FDG PET is an independent prognostic factor in DLBCL and has an additional prognostic value when combined with TMTV, IPI score and chemotherapy.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
diffuse large b cell lymphoma
pet ct
positron emission tomography
epstein barr virus
pet imaging
computed tomography
locally advanced
radiation therapy