Table 3.
Comparison of seminoma with nonseminoma
| Parameter | Seminoma (n = 254) | Nonseminoma (n = 168) | p value | Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, median (IQR) | 41 (34–47) | 31 (26–37.5) | <0.0001 | MWU |
| Proportion CS1, n (%) | 79.1 | 47.6 | <0.0001 | Chi-square |
| Proportion pT1, n (%) | 59.1 | 42.9 | 0.0011 | Chi-square |
| Tumour size, cm, median (IQR) | 2.8 (1.6–4.5) | 3.2 (2–5) | 0.1352 | MWU |
| Tumour on right side, n (%) | 53.5 | 45.0 | 0.6504 | Chi-square |
| Expression rate of bHCG, n (%) | 28.0 | 53.0 | <0.0001 | Chi-square |
| Expression rate of AFP, n (%) | 2.8 | 60.1 | <0.0001 | Chi-square |
| Expression rate of LDH, n (%) | 29.1 | 38.7 | 0.0367 | Chi-square |
MWU, Mann-Witney U test; IQR, interquartile range; CS, clinical stages; pT, pathological; bHCG, beta-human chorionic gonadotropin; AFP, alpha-fetoprotein; LDH, lactate dehydrogenase.