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Comparison of LN and TD Using AJCC 5th, 6th, 7th Edition
| AJCC edition | Total LN | Total +LN | Average LN per case (95% CI) | # of cases with + LN (%) | # of cases with TD (%) | # of cases <12 LN (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 9737 | 1120 | 22.2(21, 23.4) | 180 (41%) | 53 (12%) | 50 (11%) |
| 6th | 9606 | 977 | 21.9(20.8, 23) | 180 (41%) | 65 (15%) | 55 (13%) |
| 7th | 9264 | 630 | 21.2(20, 22.3) | 161 (37%) | 123 (28%) | 71 (16%) |
LN: lymph node; TD: tumor deposits; CI: confidence intervals
