Table 2.
Vascular Lymphatic Morphometry in Melanomas from Women
| Variable | Pregnant (n = 14) | Nonpregnant (n = 26) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) (CI 95%) | 31 (27–36) | 31 (24–37) | 0.75 |
| Breslow index, mm (No. of patients) | |||
| <1.5 | 9 | 19 | NA |
| ≥1.5 | 5 | 7 | NA |
| Mean | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.74 |
| Lymphatic vascular area (%) | |||
| Intratumoral | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0.034 |
| Peritumoral | 1.8 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Lymphatic vascular density (NBR/mm2) | |||
| Intratumoral | 117 | 55 | 0.02 |
| Peritumoral | 31 | 19 | 0.09 |
Data are given as the mean unless otherwise indicated. Statistical analyses were performed using the Student's t-test.
NBR, number of vessels.