Table 3.
Comparison of serum hepatocyte growth factor levels of each group after logarithmic transformation had been carried out on each datum
| Groups | Number of cases | S-HGF (pg/ml) | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| G (logG ± s) | 95% CI | ||
| Healthy control group | 10 | 185.00 (2.24 ± 0.17) | 131.33~238.67 |
| Benign SPNs group | 12 | 197.50 (2.25 ± 0.20)a | 133.21~261.79 |
| Malignant SPNs group | 30 | 467.67 (2.48 ± 0.43)b,c | 309.25~626.09 |
a
Benign SPNs group vs healthy control group, P > 0.05.
b
Malignant SPNs group vs healthy control group, P < 0.05.
c
Malignant SPNs group vs benign SPNs group, P < 0.05.