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What does "SUV" mean.

by joenappa, Oct 21, 2009 09:42AM

My wife had a petscan done and what does the following term mean and can a size be determined by this, "There is a large primarily pelvic mass, which is midline in location having the maximum SUV of 27.6"

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Joe Nappa

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by Lorrie62, Nov 01, 2009 08:57PM

Joe,

SUV stands for standardized uptake values. Did your wife have a PET/CT? If so, the CT
should give you the measurements of the pelvic mass. The mass showed up as a "hot spot" on the scan. Good luck.

Lorrie62

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