Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Pre-Operative Diagnosis of Malignancy in Patients With Parotid Gland Masses
18 Years
N/A
Both
Parotid Gland Neoplasms
Trial Information
Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Pre-Operative Diagnosis of Malignancy in Patients With Parotid Gland Masses
This is a prospective diagnostic test study. Inclusion criteria are all consecutive patients
with parotid gland masses referred for treatment at our center, from January 2003 to
December 2007.
The gold standard for the diagnosis of malignancy is the surgical pathology report of the
parotidectomy specimen.
Cytologist and pathologist will be blind. Diagnostic accuracy is determinded by Bayesian
analysis.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Consecutive patients with parotid gland masses
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Outcome Measure:
Diagnosis of malignancy
Outcome Time Frame:
three years
Principal Investigator
Jose F Carrillo, M.D:
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
National Cancer Institute, Mexico
Authority:
Mexico: Ethics Committee
Study ID:
006/038/CCI
NCT ID:
NCT00534612
Start Date:
January 2003
Completion Date:
December 2007
Related Keywords:
- Parotid Gland Neoplasms
- Parotid gland neoplasms
- Neoplasms
- Parotid Neoplasms
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