Interim PET evaluation in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma employing published recommendations: Comparison of the Deauville 5-point scale and the ΔSUVmax method.

Conclusion: When considering treatment intensification, the currently used Deauville score cut-off of an uptake above that of the liver seems to be inappropriate and associated with potential harm for DLBCL patients. The ΔSUVmax criterion of a relative reduction of the maximum standardized uptake value of less than or equal to 66% should be considered as an alternative. PMID: 32385164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Nuklearmedizin - May 7, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Rekowski J, Hüttmann A, Schmitz C, Müller SP, Kurch L, Kotzerke J, Franzius C, Weckesser M, Bengel FM, Freesmeyer M, Hertel A, Krohn T, Holzinger J, Brink I, Haberkorn U, Nyuyki F, van Assema DME, Geworski L, Hasenclever D, Jöckel KH, Dührsen U Tags: J Nucl Med Source Type: research