Table 3 Descriptive statistics including median values and range of PET/CT variables after application of IMPeTUs at baseline (before treatment) and follow-up (after ASCT and before maintenance) scanning
| Â | Bone marrow uptake, DS | No. of focal, hypermetabolic lesions | Uptake of the hottest focal lesion, DS | Â | No. of lytic lesions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline PET/CT | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Median | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | Â |
Range | 2 – 5 | 1–4 | 3–5 | 1–4 |  |
Follow-up PET/CT | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Median | 3 | 1 | 4 * | 3 § | 3 |
Range | 2 – 4 | 1–4 | 2–5 * | 1–5 § | 1–4 |
p value | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | 0.188* |  < 0.001§ | 0.625 |