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  • Title: [Cervical lymph node metastasis: significance of computerized tomography and palpation. A histologically controlled comparison].
    Author: Steinkamp HJ, Zwicker C, Langer M, Mathe F, Uhrmeister P.
    Journal: Rofo; 1991 Oct; 155(4):305-11. PubMed ID: 1932725.
    Abstract:
    Palpation and CT are used before treatment, in addition to sonography, in patients with tumours in the head and neck for lymph node staging. The accuracy of CT in identifying lymph node metastases is 79% and in our clinical material is similar to the accuracy of palpation (81%). Sensitivity of CT (93%) is better than palpation (82%). Specificity of CT (65%) is less than that of palpation (82%). The high percentage of false positives from CT (35%) is due to enlargement of the lymph nodes resulting from sinus histiocytosis or follicular hyperplasia. CT is significantly superior to palpation in demonstrating the relationship of the lymph nodes to the surrounding tissues (vessels, muscles, bones).
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