Table 3.
Comparisons between expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and general characteristics and aggressiveness markers of melanoma.
| Variable | VEGF high expression (n = 334) | VEGF non-high expression (n = 42) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 56.3 (15.3) | 57.4 (13.9) | 0.21 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.2 (4.6) | 29.1 (3.8) | 0.224 |
| Gender (% males) | 51% | 62% | 0.0001 |
| Breslow index | 1.67 (2.6) | 1.89 (2.26) | 0.59 |
| Ulceration | 17% | 21% | 0.19 |
| Positive sentinel lymph | 12% | 12% | 0.92 |
| Mitotic index (/mm2) | 2.19 (3.7) | 3.46 (6.6) | 0.006 |
| Clark index | 2.94 (0.86) | 3.1 (0.85) | 0.91 |
| Regression | 24% | 24% | 0.90 |
Bold fond indicates p < 0.05.