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. 2012 Nov 1;18(11):CR635–CR642. doi: 10.12659/MSM.883540

Table 1.

Table summarizing the experimental results of the palpation study: sensitivity and specificity.

Manual palpation Ultrasound elastography
Sensitivity 66% 84%
Specificity 67% 71%
Detection rate <20 mm depth 80% 68%
Detection rate >20 mm depth 0% 66%
Detection rate 80% 84%