Table 1. Clinical, Radiological, and Pathological Characteristics of Study Subjects with Noninvasive and Invasive NFPAs.
Variable | Subjects with non-invasive NFPAs (n=3) | Subjects with invasive NFPAs (n=11) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Age, yr | 33.3±14.6 | 41.8±10.1 | 0.503 |
Female sex | 1 (33.3) | 5 (45.5) | 0.015 |
Maximal tumor size, cm | 30.2±5.4 | 34.5±9.1 | 0.412 |
Clivus invasion | 0 | 5 (45.5) | 0.011 |
Regrowth after GTR | 0 | 4 (36.4) | 0.012 |
Ki-67 index >3% | 0 | 5 (45.5) | 0.011 |
Values are expressed as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
NFPA, nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma; GTR, gross total resection.