| Number of the patients (n: 45) | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Sex | ||
 Females | 24 | 53.33% |
 Males | 21 | 46.66% |
Primary malignancy | ||
 Breast | 24 | 53.33% |
 Lymphoma | 12 | 26.66% |
 Lung | 9 | 20% |
Location of the highest SUV max lesion | ||
 Spine | 18 | 40.04% |
 Sternum | 6 | 13.33% |
 Iliac bones | 15 | 33.33% |
 Shoulder girdle | 3 | 6.65% |
 Proximal femur | 3 | 6.65% |
CT pattern of the lesions | ||
 Sclerotic | 12 | 26.66% |
 Mixed lytic and sclerotic | 21 | 46.66% |
 Radiologically occult | 12 | 26.66% |
Response to systemic treatment | ||
 Responders | 36 | 80% |
 Non responders | 9 | 20% |