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Diagnostic performances of the three methods in the diagnosis of thyroid nodules.
| Parameter | Sensitivity | Specificity | Accuracy | PPV | NPV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | 99.6 | 14.1 | 62.3 | 59.9 | 96.6 |
| Setting 2 | 78.4 | 90.4 | 83.7 | 95.7 | 76.5 |
| Setting 3 | 97.6 | 48.5 | 76.2 | 70.9 | 94.1 |
Setting 1 = TI-RADS; Setting 2 = scoring system; Setting 3 = the combined method of TI-RADS and scoring system.
