Table 3.
Comparison of clinicopathological variables between squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma of esophagus
| Variable | Squamous cell carcinoma | Adenocarcinoma | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth of penetration | 0.754 | ||
| T1 and T2 | 62 (22) | 4 (25) | |
| T3 and T4 | 224 (78) | 12 (75) | |
| Lymph nodes metastasis | 0.146 | ||
| Positive | 130 (43) | 12 (60) | |
| Negative | 170 (57) | 8 (40) | |
| Distant metastasis | 0.205 | ||
| Present | 12 (4) | 2 (11) | |
| Absent | 272 (96) | 17 (89) | |
| Degree of differentiation | 0.061 | ||
| Well | 90 (31) | 8 (40) | |
| Moderate | 149 (51) | 5 (25) | |
| Poor | 51 (18) | 7 (35) | |
| Lymphatic invasion | 0.288 | ||
| Present | 105 (43) | 8 (57) | |
| Absent | 141 (57) | 6(43) | |
| Vascular invasion | 0.389 | ||
| Present | 115 (45) | 10 (56) | |
| Absent | 140 (55) | 8 (44) | |
| Perineural invasion | 0.510 | ||
| Present | 57 (24) | 5 (31) | |
| Absent | 181 (76) | 11 (69) |
Figures in parentheses are in percentage