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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2011; 17(7): 867-897
Published online Feb 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i7.867

Table 6 Sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of computed tomography findings in pancreatic cancer patients

CT finding	Sensitivity (%)	Specificity (%)	Accuracy (%)
Hypoattenuation	75	84	81
Ductal dilatation	50	78	70
Ductal interruption	45	82	70
Distal pancreatic atrophy	45	96	81
Pancreatic contour anomalies	15	92	70
CBD dilatation	5	92	67

CT: Computed tomography; CBD: Common bile duct.

Citation: Sharma C, Eltawil KM, Renfrew PD, Walsh MJ, Molinari M. Advances in diagnosis, treatment and palliation of pancreatic carcinoma: 1990-2010. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(7): 867-897
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i7/867.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i7.867