Table 4:

Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV of the first sitting (only FLAIR, T2*, and contrast-enhanced MR images)

ReadersSensitivity (95% CI)Specificity (95% CI)PPV (95% CI)NPV (95% CI)
155% (31–77)100% (63–100)100% (71–100)47% (23–72)
255% (31–77)100% (63–100)100% (71–100)47% (23–72)
345% (23–68)100% (63–100)100% (66–100)42% (20–66)
Consensus55% (27–73)100% (63–100)100% (69–100)47% (21–69)
  • Note:—PPV indicates positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value.