Table 9 Melanoma-specific survival of patients with metastases and maximum standardized uptake value
From: PET/CT in restaging, prognosis, and recurrence in patients with malignant melanoma
| Prognostic factor | Variables | MSS months, mean + SD | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of metastases |
Single metastatic nodules Multiple metastatic nodules |
18.8 ± 5.6 12.2 ± 2.6 | 0.001* |
| SUVmax |
> 2.9 < 2.9 |
11.4 ± 3.5 22.3 ± 4.6 | 0.001* |
|
SUVmax > 2.9 and multiple metastatic nodules |
Absent Present |
23.6 ± 2.8 10.3 ± 3.7 | 0.001* |