Table 2.
Growth features of pSN and SN
| Variable | pSN (n = 25) | SN (n = 119) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Stage | 0.187 | ||
| cT1a | 15(60) | 49(41.2) | |
| cT1b | 7(28) | 56(47.1) | |
| cT1c | 3(12) | 14(11.8) | |
| LN Metastasis | 0.000 | ||
| No | 25(100) | 92(77.3) | |
| Yes | 0(0) | 27(22.7) | |
| Follow-up (days) | 170.4 ± 91.1 | 180.5 ± 92.7 | 0.585 |
| Initial diameter (mm) | 12.03 ± 6.35 | 14.28 ± 5.91 | 0.089 |
| Solid component (mm) | 0.000 | ||
| < 5 | 10(40) | 4(3.4) | |
| ≥ 5 | 15(60) | 115(96.6) | |
| Initial volume (mm3) | 1561.96 ± 2625.61 | 1663.28 ± 2014.60 | 0.829 |
| Initial mass (g) | 1.31 ± 2.50 | 1.59 ± 1.94 | 0.536 |
| Diameter increase (mm) | 0.95 ± 0.68 | 2.15 ± 1.70 | 0.000 |
| Volume increase (mm3) | 195.31 ± 340.14 | 696.25 ± 990.43 | 0.000 |
| Mass increase (g) | 0.20 ± 0.38 | 0.77 ± 1.08 | 0.000 |
| Relative diameter change (%) | 10.18 ± 8.63 | 19.29 ± 14.72 | 0.000 |
| Relative volume change (%) | 17.12 ± 11.37 | 45.85 ± 36.87 | 0.000 |
| Relative mass change (%) | 22.71 ± 13.77 | 51.78 ± 39.65 | 0.000 |
| Solid component increase (mm) | 0.92 ± 0.81 | 2.15 ± 1.70 | 0.000 |
| Solid component volume increase (mm3) | 58.23 ± 70.5 | 696.25 ± 990.43 | 0.002 |
| Solid component mass increase (g) | 0.45 ± 0.19 | 0.77 ± 1.08 | 0.002 |
| Relative solid component change (%) | 15.72 ± 11.1 | 19.29 ± 14.72 | 0.260 |
| Relative solid component volume change (%) | 24.74 ± 22.46 | 45.85 ± 36.87 | 0.007 |
| Relative solid component mass change (%) | 29.82 ± 23.45 | 51.78 ± 39.65 | 0.008 |
pSN: part-solid nodule; SN: solid nodule; LN: lymph node