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Diagnostic accuracy of predictors of symptomatic lymphoceles
| Parameter | Sensitivity | Specificity | PPV | NPV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymph nodes, n≥11 | 67.6% | 68.7% | 15.5% | 96.1% |
| Gleason score ≥8 | 54.1% | 79.8% | 18.5% | 95.3% |
| PSA (≥10 ng/ml) | 55.9% | 68.3% | 12.8% | 94.9% |
| Lymph nodes, n ≥11 + Gleason score ≥8 |
33.3% | 91.5% | 24.5% | 94.3% |
PSA – prostate-specific antigen; PPV – positive predictive value; NPV – negative predictive value; n – number
