FDG PET correlates weakly with HIF-1 α expression in solid tumors: a meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: SUVmax of FDG PET correlated weakly with expression of HIF-1α both in overall sample and tumor subgroups. Therefore, FDG PET cannot be used for prediction of hypoxia in clinical practice.
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Source: Acta Radiologica - June 18, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Surov A, Schmidt SA, Prasad V, Beer AJ, Wienke A Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research