Table 5.
Values of sensitivity and specificity that emerged with 4D-CT scan
| Sensitivity and specificity of imaging for localization of parathyroid tumours to side of the neck and quadrant of the neck | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | Sensitivity (95 %) | 95 % CI | Specificity (%) | 95 % CI |
| Side of the neck | ||||
| 4D-CT | 88 | 81–95 | 88 | 80–96 |
| Ultrasonography | 57 | 47–67 | 94 | 88–99 |
| Sestamibi | 65 | 55–75 | 88 | 80–96 |
| Precise location in the neck | ||||
| 4D-CT | 70 | 59–81 | 89 | 85–93 |
| Ultrasonography | 29 | 20–38 | 86 | 82–90 |
| Sestamibi | 33 | 24–42 | 83 | 79–87 |
Modified from ref. [77]