Table 2. Characteristics of the samples in the study.
| Sample characteristics | Percentage of patients (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 31.25 (25/80) | 0.001 |
| Male | 68.75 (55/80) | |
| Smoking habits | ||
| Yes | 73.75 (59/80) | 0.000 |
| No | 26.25 (21/80) | |
| Alcohol consumption | ||
| Yes | 70 (56/80) | 0.000 |
| No | 30 (24/80) | |
| Primary tumour site | ||
| Oral cavity | 33.8 (27/80) | 0.000 |
| Larynx | 30 (24/80) | |
| Oropharynx | 22.50 (18/80) | |
| Paranasal sinuses | 5 (4/80) | |
| Nasopharynx | 3.80 (3/80) | |
| Hypopharynx | 2.50 (2/80) | |
| Nasal cavities | 2.50 (2/80) | |
| Tumour size | ||
| T1 | 8.80 (7/80) | |
| T2 | 21.2 (17/80) | |
| T3 | 30 (24/80) | |
| T4 | 40 (32/80) | |
| Tumour grade | ||
| G1 | 20 (16/80) | 0.03 |
| G2 | 43.75 (35/80) | |
| G3 | 36.25 (29/80) | |
| Tumour stage | ||
| EI | 6.30 (5/80) | 0.000 |
| EII | 12.50 (10/80) | |
| EIII | 27.50 (22/80) | |
| EIV | 53.8 (43/80) | |