Table 7

Operating characteristics of EUS-FNA for pancreatic lesions

n=144Sensitivity13-150%Specificity %Predictive valueAccuracy13-150 %
Positive %Negative13-150 %
Size ⩾30 mm (n=98)73 (84)10010034 (46)77 (86)
Size <30 mm (n=46)70 (78)10010045 (53)76 (83)
  • 13-150 Figure in brackets: value derived if atypia considered diagnostic for malignancy.