TABLE 3

Filter-Dependant Differences in Maximum SUV Levels in Benign and Malignant Lymph Nodes

Gaussian filter (mm)HistologyLymph nodesMean maximum SUVSDMinimumMaximum
6Benign412.890.592.25.2
Malignant824.201.941.811.0
3Benign413.230.732.46.4
Malignant824.772.391.413.6
1Benign413.250.811.76.8
Malignant824.852.432.514.6