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Table 1 Imaging features of the managed lesions

From: Role of 18-FDG/PET in evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma managed locally by transarterial chemoembolization compared to triphasic computed tomography

Imaging modality

Managed lesion criteria

Number of patients

Percentage (%)

PET

Increased tracer uptake

38 cases

82.6

No uptake (photopenic)

8 cases

17.4

CECT

Contrast enhancement (arterial wash in and delayed wash out)

26 cases

56.5

Atypical contrast enhancement (marginal arterial enhancement with no washout or faint arterial enhancement)

6 cases

13

No contrast enhancement

14 cases

30.5