Table 1.
Comparison of basic data between the two groups of patients
| Item | Osteosarcoma Group (n=81) | Benign Bone Tumor Group (n=63) | χ2/t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender [n (%)] | ||||
| Male | 42 (51.85) | 31 (49.21) | 0.099 | 0.753 |
| Female | 39 (48.15) | 32 (50.79) | ||
| Age (years) | 4.67±1.02 | 4.54±1.09 | 0.736 | 0.463 |
| Residence [n (%)] | ||||
| Urban | 39 (92.86) | 30 (47.62) | 0.004 | 0.950 |
| Rural | 42 (7.14) | 33 (52.38) | ||
| Primary Caregiver [n (%)] | ||||
| Father | 13 (16.05) | 10 (15.87) | 0.056 | 0.972 |
| Mother | 58 (71.60) | 46 (73.02) | ||
| Other | 10 (12.35) | 7 (11.11) | ||
| Weight (kg) | 17.91±1.38 | 18.03±1.46 | 0.505 | 0.615 |