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.
Related Terms
- 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