Diagnostic Accuracy of Neuroimaging to Delineate Diffuse Gliomas within the Brain: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brain imaging in diffuse glioma is used for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.

Purpose

In this meta-analysis, we address the diagnostic accuracy of imaging to delineate diffuse glioma.

Data sources

We systematically searched studies of adults with diffuse gliomas and correlation of imaging with histopathology.

Study selection

Study inclusion was based on quality criteria. Individual patient data were used, if available.

Data analysis

A hierarchic summary receiver operating characteristic method was applied. Low- and high-grade gliomas were analyzed in subgroups.

Data synthesis

Sixty-one studies described 3532 samples in 1309 patients. The mean Standard for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy score (13/25) indicated suboptimal re

SUBMITTER: Verburg N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7963621 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature