Table 2 Specificity and sensitivity of MRI investigation for tumors of the parotid gland. Tumor location was assessed using the facial nerve line as the most sensitive
From: Correlation between preoperative predictions and surgical findings in the parotid surgery for tumors
Variable | specificity | sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
Tumor location in the superficial lobe (yes/no) | 0.95 | 0.95 |
Tumor location in the deep lobe (yes/no) | 1 | 0.8 |
Encapsulation of the tumor (yes/no) | 1 | 1 |
progression into the parapharyngeal space (yes/no) | 1 | 1 |