Abstract
PurposeTo assess the effectiveness of Amide Proton Transfer (APT) imaging in predicting the histopathological characteristics of cervical cancer. MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases, covering studies until December 27, 2023. The meta-analysis was performed using Stata 15 and Review Manager 5.4 software. Key metrics analyzed included pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio, diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), and summary receiver operating characteristic curves. The analysis focused on differentiating cervical cancer types, squamous carcinoma differentiation, and lymph node involvement. Meta-regression was employed to investigate heterogeneity. ResultsThirteen studies involving 868 patients were included in the meta-analysis. For differentiating adenocarcinoma from squamous carcinoma, the pooled sensitivity was 0.82 (95%CI: 0.71–0.90), specificity was 0.65 (95%CI: 0.48–0.79), and DOR was 9 (95%CI: 1.6–3.5). When distinguishing poorly differentiated from moderately/well-differentiated squamous carcinoma, the sensitivity was 0.74 (95%CI: 0.66–0.81), specificity was 0.83 (95%CI: 0.75–0.89), and DOR was 14 (95%CI: 8–23). For identifying lymph node involvement, the sensitivity was 0.87 (95%CI: 0.78–0.92), specificity was 0.66 (95%CI: 0.59–0.73), and DOR was 13 (95%CI: 7–26). No publication bias was detected. ConclusionsAPT imaging demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between cervical cancer types, grading squamous carcinoma, and detecting lymph node involvement. It can be considered a reliable technique for predicting the pathological features of cervical cancer in clinical practice.
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