Evaluation of Ultrasound Diagnostic Values in Determining the Nature of Cervical Masses

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1 Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Student of Medicine, Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 Epidemiologist, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: Considering the importance of rapidly recognizing of the nature of cervical masses, this study aimed to determine the diagnostic value of ultrasound in determining the nature of cervical masses.Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 108 patients with cervical masses admitted to Alzahra and Kashani hospitals in Isfahan, Iran, during the year 2015 were selected. The patients underwent ultrasonography of the neck mass, and after obtaining the result of pathology, ultrasound diagnostic values were calculated.Findings: Sensitivity of ultrasound was 91.8%, and its specificity was 66.1%. The false positive and negative results were 33.9% and 8.2%, respectively. Positive and negative predictive values were 69.2% and 90.7%, respectively. The accuracy of ultrasound was 81.1%.Conclusion: Ultrasonography is a fairly accurate and valuable method for determining the nature of cervical masses. However, it is necessary to have an adequate sonography experience, which, if done correctly, as well as the accuracy of sampling for pathology by the surgeon, can increase the diagnostic accuracy of the nature of cervical masses to bring.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 36, Issue 472 - Serial Number 472
January and February 2018
Pages 270-276

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  • Receive Date: 23 January 2018
  • Revise Date: 30 April 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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