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Ultrasound Features Predictive of Malignant Lymph Node Involvement
| Criterion | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|
| Size >1 cm | 68% | 75% |
| Shape (ratio of long axis to short axis <2.0) | 46% | 64% |
| Punctate calcifications | 46% | 100% |
| Peripheral hypervascularity | 86% | 82% |
Adapted from Leboulleux et al. (10).
