Table 6. Differences in the expanded range after enhancement of malignant lesions compared among different pathological grades.
| Factors | Grade I–II (n=65) | Grade III (n=56) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longitudinal diameter increment (mm) | 2.18±2.26 | 2.83±2.19 | 0.110 |
| Transverse diameter increment (mm) | 6.41±4.07 | 5.66±4.62 | 0.343 |
| Area increment (cm2) | 1.41±0.89 | 1.67±1.01 | 0.127 |
| Percent increase in longitudinal diameter (%) | 17.36±17.84 | 20.80±16.24 | 0.253 |
| Percent increase in transverse diameter (%) | 39.43±27.24 | 29.09±27.28 | 0.020 |
| Percent increase in area increment (%) | 79.22±46.43 | 72.79±50.41 | 0.308 |
Measurement data (e.g., age) are presented as the mean ± SD. SD, standard deviation.