The clinical implications of FDG-PET/CT differ according to histology in advanced gastric cancer

ConclusionsPreoperative high SUVmax of AGC is a poor prognostic factor in those with diffuse type or SRC histology. This study is the first to demonstrate the differential prognostic impact of preoperative PET/CT SUVmax in AGC according to histologic subtype and provide a clue to explain previous discrepancies in the prognostic impact of preoperative PET/CT in AGC. Prospective studies are required to validate the role of preoperative SUVmax in AGC.
Source: Gastric Cancer - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research