Table 2.
Immunohistochemical staining scores of benign, borderline and malignant ovarian tumors
| Benign (n = 25) | Borderline (n = 16) | Malign (n = 27) | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| p53 * |
0 (0–0) |
0.5 (0–3) |
4 (0–4) |
p < 0.05 |
| p21 * |
1 (0–4) |
3.5 (1–4) |
4 (1–4) |
p = 0.05 |
| bax ** |
0 (0–2) |
1 (0–4) |
1 (0–6) |
p < 0.05 |
| bcl-2 ** |
0 (0–2) |
0 (0–6) |
0 (0–4) |
NS |
| c-kit ** |
0 (0–6) |
0 (0–4) |
0 (0–12) |
NS |
| Telomerase* |
0 (0–3) |
0 (0–3) |
0 (0–3) |
NS |
| Metallothionein** | 0 (0–9) | 3.5 (0–12) | 6 (0–12) | p < 0.05 |
Data were presented as median (min-max).
NS, not significant. *Nuclear staining score. **Quick score.