Table 5.
Results of statistical analyses* of the relationship of iNOS scores at different cellular localizations and lymphatic invasion density (LID [nLI/mm2]), peritumoral lymphatic vascular density (P-LVD), and intratumoral lymphatic vascular density (I-LVD)
| Variables | iNOS-T | iNOS-F | iNOS-E | LID | P-LVD | I-LVD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LID | ||||||
|
r value |
0.64 |
0.39 |
0.45 |
- |
0.65 |
0.63 |
|
p value |
0.001 |
0.013 |
0.004 |
- |
0.001 |
0.001 |
|
P-LVD | ||||||
|
r value |
0.56 |
0.27 |
0.35 |
0.65 |
- |
0.84 |
|
p value |
0.001 |
0.08 |
0.02 |
0.001 |
- |
0.001 |
|
I-LVD | ||||||
|
r value |
0.59 |
0.32 |
0.25 |
0.63 |
0.84 |
- |
| p value | 0.001 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.001 | 0.001 | - |
* Pearson’s correlation analysis/Spearman’s correlation analysis were used.