Factors affecting standardized uptake value (SUV) of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging with¹⁸F-FDG

• Main Authors: Kanyalak Wiyaporn, Chiraporn Tocharoenchai, Pawana Pusuwan, Tawatchai Ekjeen, Suraphong Leaungwutiwong, Suchera Thanyarak
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/29857

Objective: The purpose of the study was to study factors affecting SUV of PET imaging with 18F-FDG. Material and Method: PET/CT Biograph 64 was used to acquire the data. A NEMA PET phantom with 6 spheres varying in diameter from 10 to 37 mm was used to mimic the human body and tumors. Background act...