Table 3.
Prediction of significant neck node with clinical examination and imaging
| Prevalence | Sensitivity | Specificity | PPV | NPV | Accuracy | Occult metastasis missed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipsilateral neck | 43.62 | 50.77 | 71.43 | 57.89 | 65.42 | 62.42 | 42.1 |
| Contralateral neck | 8.72 | 53.85 | 99.26 | 87.50 | 95.74 | 95.30 | 12.5 |