Table 2.
Multivariate analysis of clinicopathological factors associated with LNMM.
| Variables | OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor differentiation | 1.266 (4.274-37.037) | 0.013∗ |
| Lymphatic infiltration | 2.178 (1.635-6.327) | 0.009∗ |
| The depth of tumor invasion | 3.755 (1.716-8.218) | 0.004∗ |
| Lauren classification | 1.256 (0.513-3.631) | 0.157 |
| Tumor size | 1.907 (0.706-5.156) | 0.203 |
| TNM staging | 3.152 (1.547-7.589) | 0.002∗ |
LNMM: lymph node micrometastasis; TNM: tumor node metastasis; OR: odd ratio; CI: confidence interval; ∗P < 0.05.