TABLE 2

Comparison of the 3 Modalities in Differential Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cysts

Parameter18F-FDG PET/CTMDCTMR imaging18F-FDG PET/CT vs. MDCT18F-FDG PET/CT vs. MR imaging
Sensitivity*10083830.3170.317
Specificity*9276880.0460.564
Accuracy9477870.0250.317
Positive predictive value754563
Negative predictive value1009596
  • * In differentiating malignant from benign cystic lesion.

  • n = 31.