Table 6.
DM and 5-year DSS to combines PNI and LVI status in 44 LN+ patients.
| PNI/LVI status (n) | No (%) or rate | HR | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM | ||||
| Double negative (8) | 1 (12.5) | 1 | ||
| Single positive (15) | 4 (26.7) | 2.55 | 0.23–27.71 | 0.443 |
| Double positive (21) | 9 (42.9) | 5.25 | 0.54–50.64 | 0.152 |
| 5-year DSS | ||||
| Double negative (8) | 83.3% | 1 | ||
| Single positive (15) | 59.3% | 3.60 | 0.43–29.88 | 0.236 |
| Double positive (21) | 27.7% | 7.43 | 0.97–57.01 | 0.054 |
PNI perineural invasion, LVI lymphovascular invasion, LN+ neck metastasis, DM distant metastasis, DSS disease-specific survival.