[¹⁸F]FDG PET/CT versus [¹⁸F]FDG PET/MRI in the diagnosis of lymph node metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the comparative diagnostic accuracy of [¹⁸F]FDG PET/CT versus [¹⁸F]FDG PET/MRI in identifying lymph node metastases in individuals with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Methods

A comprehensive search was executed across PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science through September 2023 to identify studies evaluating the diagnostic precision of [¹⁸F]FDG PET/CT and [¹⁸F]FDG PET/MRI in detecting lymph node metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Sensitivity and specificity were assessed through the DerSimonian-Laird method, incorporating the Freeman-Tukey transformation.

Results

The meta-analysis encompassed nine articles, involving a total of 916 patients. The overall sensitivity and specificity of

SUBMITTER: Lei J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11521955 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature