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Diagnostic performance: classification 1.
| FNA | FNB | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 0.80 (0.66, 0.90) | 0.74 (0.58, 0.87) | 0.615 |
| Specificity | 1.00 (0.09, 1.00) | 1.00 (0.28, 1.00) | 1.000 |
| PPV | 1.00 (0.87, 1.00) | 1.00 (0.83, 1.00) | 1.000 |
| NPV | 0.17 (0.02, 0.48) | 0.29 (0.08, 0.58) | 0.652 |
| Accuracy | 0.80 (0.67, 0.90) | 0.77 (0.61, 0.88) | 0.801 |
Values in brackets are 95% confidence interval. p value is based on Fisher's exact test; FNA = fine needle aspiration; FNB = fine needle biopsy.
