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Table 2 Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of ultrasound signs for MSU and CPP arthritis

From: A prospective evaluation of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in acute microcrystalline arthritis

 

MSU symptomatic joint

MSU multiple joints

CPP symptomatic joint

CPP multiple joints

Sensitivity (%)

60

84

60

81

Specificity (%)

92

78

80

62

Positive predictive value (%)

92

82

60

52

Negative predictive value (%)

62

77

80

87

  1. The nine patients with both crystals were added to both the MSU and CPP groups
  2. CPP calcium pyrophosphate, MSU monosodium urate