3.
ADC values (×10–3 mm2/s) in the different subgroups at final histology for N stage
| N stage | Median ADC (IQR) | P |
| ADC, apparent diffusion coefficient; IQR, interquartile range;a, N0vs. N1;b, N1vs. N2;c, N2vs. N3;d, N0vs. N1+N2+N3. | ||
| N0 | 1.81 (1.50–1.96) | |
| N1 | 1.46 (1.32–1.63) | 0.004a |
| N2 | 1.37 (1.18–1.57) | 0.222b |
| N3 | 1.12 (1.02–1.25) | 0.003c |
| N1+N2+N3 | 1.30 (1.11–1.48) | <0.001d |