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Test characteristics for different imaging guidance techniques (ultrasound vs. CT), biopsy techniques (FNAB vs. core biopsy) and lesion location (pamediastinal vs. peripheral)
| Accuracy | Sensitivity | Specificity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging guidance techniqueE | Ultrasound-guide biopsy | 88.7% | 91.5% | 100% |
| CT-guide biopsy | 92.1% | 92.1% | 100% | |
| Biopsy technique | FNAB | 64–97% | 82–99% | 86–100% |
| Core biopsy | 93% | 89% | 97% | |
| Lesion location | Paramediastinal | 95.4% | 95.6% | 100% |
| Peripheral | 94.7% | 94.2% | 100% |
