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MDPI, Cancers, 9(15), p. 2494, 2023

DOI: 10.3390/cancers15092494

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18F-FDG PET/CT Maximum Tumor Dissemination (Dmax) in Lymphoma: A New Prognostic Factor?

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Abstract

Recently, several studies introduced the potential prognostic usefulness of maximum tumor dissemination (Dmax) measured by 2-deoxy-2-fluorine-18-fluoro-D-glucose positron-emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT). Dmax is a simple three-dimensional feature that represents the maximal distance between the two farthest hypermetabolic PET lesions. A comprehensive computer literature search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane libraries was conducted, including articles indexed up to 28 February 2023. Ultimately, 19 studies analyzing the value of 18F-FDG PET/CT Dmax in patients with lymphomas were included. Despite their heterogeneity, most studies showed a significant prognostic role of Dmax in predicting progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Some articles showed that the combination of Dmax with other metabolic features, such as MTV and interim PET response, proved to better stratify the risk of relapse or death. However, some methodological open questions need to be clarified before introducing Dmax into clinical practice.