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Table 1 Comparison of results of axillary lymph node metastasis detection by CT, Doppler US and CEUS with Sonazoid

From: Accurate evaluation of axillary sentinel lymph node metastasis using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography with Sonazoid in breast cancer: a preliminary clinical trial

 

CECT

Color doppler US

CEUS with Sonazoid

CECT

Color doppler US

CEUS with Sonazoid

–

+

–

+

–

+

Pathology

      

 –

15

2

20

1

20

1

 +

12

3

7

4

2

9

Sensitivity (%)

20

36.4

81.8

Specificity (%)

88.2

95.2

95.2

PPV (%)

60

80

90

NPV (%)

55.6

74.1

90.9

Accuracy (%)

56.3

75

90.6

  1. CECT contrast enhanced computed tomography, US ultrasonography, CEUS contrast enhanced ultrasonography