Table 1.
The Relationship Between NLIPMT Expression and Clinicopathologic Features in the Validated Cohort
| Characteristics | Low Expression (n=43) | High Expression (n=44) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at diagnosis, years | |||
| ≤ 45 years | 21 | 24 | 0.594 |
| >45 years | 22 | 20 | |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 35 | 35 | 0.828 |
| Male | 8 | 9 | |
| Tumor size in mm | |||
| ≤ 10 mm | 12 | 25 | 0.006* |
| > 10 mm | 31 | 19 | |
| Lymph node metastasis | |||
| YES | 7 | 9 | 0.294 |
| NO | 36 | 35 | |
| Clinical stage | |||
| I | 35 | 31 | 0.615 |
| II | 8 | 13 |
Notes: I: ≤ 45 years anyT anyN M0, >45 years T1N0M0. II: ≤ 45 years anyT anyN M1, >45 years T2N0M0. *P<0.05.