Table 1.
Distribution according to nodal size in men undergoing PC-RPLND
| Necrosis | Teratoma or Viable GCT | Total | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients (%) |
15 (47) |
17 (53) |
32 |
|
| Mean size (cm) |
3.79 |
5.96 |
4.94 |
0.176 |
| Node size number (%) |
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| 1 cm or less |
1 (7) |
1 (6) |
2 (6) |
0.514 |
| 1 to 2 cm |
3 (20.0) |
0 (0.0) |
3 (10) |
0.091 |
| 2to 5 cm |
8 (53) |
9 (53) |
17 (53) |
0.630 |
| Greater than 5 cm | 3 (20.0) | 7 (41) | 10 (31) | 0.182 |
Data are shown as number (%). GCT, germ cell tumor; PC-RPLND, post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.