Deauville Score: A 5-point visual scale for interpreting FDG-PET/CT scans in lymphoma. Uses the mediastinum and liver as internal standards for uptake and comparison.
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Last Review: 2026-07-17
| Score | Definition | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No uptake above background | Negative |
| 2 | Uptake ≤ mediastinum (blood pool) | Negative |
| 3 | Uptake > mediastinum BUT ≤ liver | Negative (in most settings) |
| 4 | Uptake moderately > liver | Positive |
| 5 | Uptake markedly > liver and/or new lesions | Positive |
| X | New areas of uptake unlikely to be lymphoma | Unclear |
Meignan M et al. • Leukemia & Lymphoma. 2009;50(8):1257-1260.
View SourceBarrington SF et al. • Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2014;32(27):3048-3058.
View SourceLast Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17
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