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Characteristics of diagnostic groups evaluable for serum protein profiling.
| CON (n = 359) | AP (n = 177) | CRC (n = 73) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 163 (45.4%) | 89 (50.3%) | 43 (58.9%) |
| Mean age (years ± SD) | 57.4 ± 13.0 | 61.0 ± 12.1 | 67.8 ± 12.01 |
| Polyp histology | |||
| Hyperplastic | 65 | ||
| Tubular | 120 | ||
| Tubulovillous | 57 | ||
| Carcinoma in situ | 12 | ||
| Mean polyp size (mm ± SD) | 4 ± 2 | 8 ± 6 | 17 ± 61 |
| Median CEA (μg/l) [range] | N.A. | N.A. | 4.10 [0.2–1338] |
p > 0.001; CON vs. AP vs. CRC.
N.A. not assessed.
