Acronym

SUVmax - Maximum Standardised Uptake Value

Maximum Standardised Uptake Value

Peak standardised uptake value within a lesion or region

Expansion

Maximum Standardised Uptake Value

Purpose

Used for lesion characterisation and risk stratification

Clinical Context

Standardised uptake value maximum equals highest voxel standardised uptake value. Used for oncology (higher equals worse prognosis), dementia (pattern of hypometabolism), and inflammation. Serial standardised uptake value maximum tracks treatment response.

  • SUV
  • Mean SUV

Key Points

  • Standardised uptake value maximum greater than 3 to 5 concerning; standardised uptake value maximum greater than 2.5 generally abnormal; trends over time assess therapy response