Table 9 Diagnostic indices of T2-weighted MRI, contrast-enhanced MRI and combined MRI assessment in the detection of malignancy
From: Unilateral primary breast edema: Can T2-weighted images meet the diagnostic challenge?
| Â | T2 WI (95% CI) | DCE-MRI (95% CI) | Combined assessment (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sensitivity | 83.9% (66.3–94.6%) | 80.7% (62.5–92.6%) | 100% (88.8–100%) |
Specificity | 98.5% (91.7–100%) | 20.0% (11.1–31.8%) | 98.5% (91.7–100%) |
Positive predictive value | 96.3% (78.7–99.5%) | 32.3% (23.1–42.6%) | 97% (81.6–99.5%) |
Negative predictive value | 92.8% (85.2–96.6%) | 68.4% (47.6–83.8%) | 100% |
Accuracy | 93.8% (86.9–97.7%) | 39.6% (29.8–50.1%) | 99.0% (94.3–100%) |