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Table 1 Results from histopathology and [18F]FDG PET/CT including sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of [18F]FDG PET/CT

From: N-staging in large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung: diagnostic value of [18F]FDG PET/CT compared to the histopathology reference standard

 

Histopathology

Positive

Histopathology

Negative

 

[18F]FDG PET/CT

Positive

14

4

[18F]FDG PET/CT sensitivity: 93%

[18F]FDG PET/CT: positive predictive value 78%

[18F]FDG PET/CT

Negative

1

27

[18F]FDG PET/CT specificity: 87%

[18F]FDG PET/CT: negative predictive value 96%