Table 3.
Multivariate binary logistic regression of potential variables predicting an increased MIB-1 labeling index (≥6%). p-values in italic and bold represent statistically significant results.
| Variable | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 4.19 | 1.19–14.82 | 0.026 |
| KPS (<80/≥80) | 2.32 | 0.93–5.81 | 0.073 |
| Tumor size (<3.4 cm/≥3.4 cm) | 1.30 | 0.48–3.54 | 0.610 |
| Peritumoral edema (yes/no) | 2.90 | 0.99–8.47 | 0.049 |
| Fibrinogen (≤2.85 g/L/>2.85 g/L) | 3.52 | 1.14–10.90 | 0.029 |
| CRP (≤1.37 mg/I/>1.37 mg/I) | 4.90 | 1.23–19.50 | 0.024 |
| Diabetes (yes/no) | 1.29 | 0.44–3.80 | 0.649 |
| Brain invasion (yes/no) | 1.75 | 0.36–8.59 | 0.488 |
| Obesity (BMI ≥ 30.0/<30.0) | 1.93 | 0.55–6.81 | 0.305 |
| Preoperative corticosteroid medication (yes/no) | 1.26 | 0.43–3.65 | 0.676 |