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Objective: To determine the diagnostic value of ultrasound, multi-phase enhanced computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging of small hepatocellular carcinoma.
Methods: Experimental studies on diagnosing small hepatocellular carcinoma in four databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Embase, were comprehensively searched from October 2007 to October 2024. Relevant diagnostic accuracy data were extracted and a Bayesian model that combined direct and indirect evidence was used for analysis.
Results: 16 original studies were included and data from 2,447 patients were collated to assess the diagnostic value of 10 different methods. The methodological quality of the included studies was good and there was no obvious publication bias. The pooled DOR of all diagnostic methods was 19.61, which was statistically significant (I = 76.0%, < 0.01, 95% CI:13.30 - 28.92). Normal US + CEUS + ultrasonic elastic imaging had the highest specificity (92.9), accuracy (93.6), and positive predictive value (94.4). Unenhanced MRI + Contrast-enhanced MRI had the highest sensitivity (96.6) and negative predictive value (96.6), but specificity (12.5) and positive predictive value (34.4) were extremely poor. Contrast-enhanced MRI had the highest diagnostic value in individual imaging methods (sensitivity: 66, specificity: 55.5, accuracy: 67.9, positive predictive value: 64.4, negative predictive value: 66.5). There was significant inconsistency and high heterogeneity in this study.
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