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    • Medical Imaging
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    Background:

    • Tumor volume and standard uptake value (SUV) measurements from PET/CT scans are prone to inaccuracies.
    • Factors such as patient movement, body shape, prostheses, and inherent scanner limitations affect measurement precision.
    • Image reconstruction algorithms can also introduce errors in quantitative PET/CT analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the discrepancies in tumor volume and SUV measurements obtained from PET/CT.
    • To determine the impact of various factors on the accuracy of quantitative PET/CT parameters.
    • To establish a method for calibrating PET/CT measurements for improved accuracy.

    Main Methods:

    • Quantitative analysis of tumor volume and SUV using a standard phantom (PET Phantom-NEMA IEC/2001).
    • Calculation of calibration constants based on phantom measurements.
    • Evaluation of the relationship between SUV, tumor diameter, and tumor volume.

    Main Results:

    • Tumor volume demonstrated complex relationships with SUV and tumor diameter, showing increases and decreases under varying conditions.
    • Observed discrepancies between calculated and real values for tumor volume and SUV.
    • Identified a need for correction factors to improve the accuracy of PET/CT derived metrics.

    Conclusions:

    • PET/CT derived tumor volume and SUV require calibration to correct for measurement errors.
    • A standardized phantom-based calibration approach can enhance the reliability of quantitative PET/CT data.
    • Implementing correction factors is crucial for accurate clinical interpretation of PET/CT findings.