Table 5:

Comparison of diagnostic accuracies of USFNA and USCNB in salivary gland tumors according to operator experience levela

Diagnostic ValuesFNA (%)CNB (%)P Value
Sensitivity
    Faculty79 (15/19)89 (32/36).426
    Trainee50 (1/2)100 (20/20).091
Specificity
    Faculty97 (57/59)99 (96/97).557
    Trainee93 (14/15)100 (77/77).163
Accuracy
    Faculty92 (72/78)96 (128/133).336
    Trainee88 (15/17)100 (97/97).021b
  • a Data show percentages, with numbers in parentheses.

  • b Significant.