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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 15, 2004; 10(24): 3628-3633
Published online Dec 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i24.3628
Published online Dec 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i24.3628
Table 3 False-negative results of SRS and conventional imaging methods for metastatic sites
| Method | Detection of carcinoids | Patient No | False-negative (%) | |
| SRS | Known carcinoids | 4/24 patients | 16, 22-24 | 16.66 |
| Suspected carcinoids | 0/7 patients | - | 0 | |
| Conventional | Known carcinoids | 1/24 patients | 6 | 4.16 |
| imaging methods | Suspected carcinoids | 2/7 patients | 27, 29 | 28.6 |
- Citation: Dimitroulopoulos D, Xynopoulos D, Tsamakidis K, Paraskevas E, Zisimopoulos A, Andriotis E, Fotopoulou E, Kontis M, Paraskevas I. Scintigraphic detection of carcinoid tumors with a cost effectiveness analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2004; 10(24): 3628-3633
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v10/i24/3628.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v10.i24.3628