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Table 4 Study form for reviewers’ results (per lesion base)

From: The use of PET-MRI in the follow-up after radiofrequency- and microwave ablation of colorectal liver metastases

Study number:

Reviewer number:

Score

Definition

Explanation

1

Normal

Confident that no tumor recurrence is present in the ablation zone/confident that no new intrahepatic lesions are present

2

Probably benign

The appearance of the ablated lesion is compatible with post-ablational inflammation or rim-like characteristics/the new lesions diagnosed do not appear malignant

3

Equivocal

There is doubt whether the enhanced FDG, CT- and/or MRI features indicate tumor progression or inflammation/there is doubt whether the new lesions diagnosed are benign or malignant

4

Probably malignant

Confident of local progression in the ablation zone/confident of new intrahepatic metastases

Size or estimated size:

Location:

Intensity FDG vs normal liver; slight/moderate/intense

5

Impaired quality

Quality of the images precludes adequate diagnosis

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