Table 4b. Multivariable analysis for progression; association of significant variables in univariate analysis together with lymphovascular invasion and gender were analysed.
| Hazard ratio and 95% CI | P | |
|---|---|---|
| Substaging (T1a) | 0.30 (0.12, 0.81) | 0.02 |
| CIS (No) | 0.24 (0.12, 0.81) | 0.0002 |
| Size (<3 cm) | 0.41 (0.19, 0.87) | 0.02 |
| Pattern (papillary) | 0.68 (0.31, 1.48) | 0.33 |
| Lymphovascular invasion (yes) | 2.07 (0.60, 7.10) | 0.25 |
| Gender (male) | 1.23 (0.37, 4.12) | 0.74 |
Abbreviations: CI=confidence interval; CIS=carcinoma in situ. P<0.05 represent statistically significant values (shown in bold).