Table 3.
DW-MRI parameters between patients with pCR-T and non-pCR-T
| Parameters | pCR-T (n = 12) | non-pCR-T (n = 23) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (IQR) | |||
| ADCpre (× 103 mm2/s) | 1.38(1.19, 1.60) | 1.38(1.07, 1.57) | 0.57 |
| ADCduring (× 10−3 mm2/s) | 2.70(2.57, 2.93) | 2.13(1.71, 2.32) | 0.00 |
| ADCpost (× 10−3 mm2/s) | 2.82(2.75, 2.90) | 2.46(2.26, 2.84) | 0.02 |
| ΔADCduring | 0.89(0.63,1.27) | 0.48(0.37, 0.80) | 0.00 |
| ΔADCpost | 1.14(0.81,1.29) | 0.92(0.61, 1.24) | 0.41 |
P values less than 0.05 are indicated in bold italics
DW-MRI diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging; pCR-T complete response of primary tumor; ADC apparent diffusion coefficient; IQR interquartile range