Table II.
Frequency of diagnostic procedures for patients with neuroendocrine tumors.
| Procedures | Value, n | Value, % | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT with contrast | 76 | 59.38 | 50.34-67.96 |
| Colonoscopy | 17 | 13.28 | 7.93-20.41 |
| Endoscopy | 14 | 10.94 | 6.11-17.67 |
| Ultrasound | 12 | 9.38 | 4.94-15.8 |
| Mammography | 2 | 1.56 | 0.19-5.53 |
| Radiography | 2 | 1.56 | 0.19-5.53 |
| Magnetic resonance imaging | 2 | 1.56 | 0.19-5.53 |
| Bone scan | 1 | 0.78 | 0.02-4.28 |
| Cystoscopy | 1 | 0.78 | 0.02-4.28 |
| Colposcopy | 1 | 0.78 | 0.02-4.28 |
| Total | 128a | 100.00 | - |
aFor all 157 patients, a total of 128 diagnostic procedures were documented. Cases with unavailable data were not included.