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Selected characteristics of the study population.
| Characteristics | Cases n = 821 | Controls n = 851 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean, SD) | 56.39 (11.58) | 57.00 (8.62) | 0.22 |
| Gender, n (%) | |||
| Male | 388 (47.26) | 406 (47.71) | |
| Female | 433 (52.74) | 445 (52.29) | 0.85 |
| Histology, n (%) | |||
| Leiomyosarcoma | 272 (33.1) | ||
| GIST * | 220 (26.8) | ||
| Liposarcoma | 181 (22.0) | ||
| Angiosarcoma | 60 (7.3) | ||
| Other | 88 (10.7) |
* GIST: gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
