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Patients' characteristics of ACTN4 high and low groups.
| Factor | ACTN4‐high (n = 25) | ACTN4‐low or ACTN4‐negative (n = 24) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| Mean | 60.8 | 60.3 | 0.90 |
| Range | 28–84 | 43–81 | |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 14 (56.0) | 11 (45.8) | 0.48 |
| Female | 11 (44.0) | 13 (54.2) | |
| Histology | |||
| B2 | 4 (16.0) | 11 (45.8) | 0.02 |
| B3 or Sq | 21 (84.0) | 13 (54.2) | |
| Masaoka stage | |||
| I–II | 17 (68.0) | 16 (66.7) | 0.92 |
| III–IV | 8 (32.0) | 8 (33.3) | |
Abbreviations: B2, thymoma type B2; B3, thymoma type B3; Sq, thymic squamous cell carcinoma.
