borderline significanceP=0.050
In multivariable logistic regression analysis, SUVmax remained independently associated with grade 3 [odds ratio (OR) 1.25, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.13–1.38, P<0.001], whereas 3D-CTR showed only borderline significance (OR 1.01, 95% CI: 1.00–1.02, P=0.050).