Table 2. Sensitivity and specificity for metastatic lymph node detection in a published ultrasound study.
| Study | Year | No. of patients | Transducer type, frequency (MHZ) | Criteria for positive LN | Interpreter(s) | Reference standard | LN number | SN (%) | SP (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saphn et al. (16) | 2001 | 60 | Convex probe, 3.5 | – | One urologist | HP report | – | 100 | – |
LN, lymph node; SN, sensitivity; SP, specificity; HP, histopathology.