TABLE 2.
Multivariable analysis of risk factors for pN2-3 nodal disease
| Variable | OR | 95% CI | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Age | |||
| ≥ 65 years | Ref | ||
| < 65 years | 2.38 | 1.32-4.49 | 0.005 |
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| LVI | |||
| Absent | Ref | ||
| Present | 5.29 | 2.72-11.2 | < 0.001 |
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| Multifocal/centric | |||
| No | Ref | ||
| Yes | 3.08 | 1.79-5.32 | < 0.001 |
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| Tumor size | |||
| < 5 mm | 0.00 | NA | > 0.9 |
| 5 mm-1 cm | 0.69 | 0.19-1.95 | 0.5 |
| 1 cm-2 cm | Ref | ||
| > 2 cm | 5.51 | 3.05-10.4 | < 0.001 |
Bold indicates values of significance
CI confidence interval, LVI lymphovascular invasion