Value of Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Meta‐Analysis

Abstract

This meta‐analysis aims to evaluate the accuracy of contrast‐enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in diagnosing clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Literature published in five databases was searched. Twelve studies were included. The pooled results showed sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio, and diagnostic odds ratio of CEUS were 79% (95% CI: 75%–83%), 84% (95% CI: 80%–88%), 4.97 (95% CI: 3.86–6.39), 0.24 (95% CI: 0.20–0.30), and 20.32 (95% CI: 13.84–29.84), respectively. The area under the summary receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.86. In conclusion, CEUS demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing ccRCC, showing good diagnostic accuracy.