Table 2 Performance characteristics of the detection of steatosis on ultrasound (n = 122). PPV = positive predictive value; NPV=negative predictive value. Gold standard was steatosis on histologic examination.
Histologic Examination | Sensitivity | Specificity | PPV | NPV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Any Steatosis (>2%) | 43% | 79% | 70% | 55% |
Steatosis >30% | 60% | 73% | 30% | 90% |