Table 3 Test characteristics for different imaging guidance techniques (ultrasound vs. CT), biopsy techniques (FNAB vs. core biopsy) and lesion location (pamediastinal vs. peripheral)
From: Imaging-guided chest biopsies: techniques and clinical results
| Â | Â | Accuracy | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Imaging guidance techniqueE | Ultrasound-guide biopsy | 88.7% | 91.5% | 100% |
CT-guide biopsy | 92.1% | 92.1% | 100% | |
Biopsy technique | FNAB | 64–97% | 82–99% | 86–100% |
Core biopsy | 93% | 89% | 97% | |
Lesion location | Paramediastinal | 95.4% | 95.6% | 100% |
Peripheral | 94.7% | 94.2% | 100% |