Table 2 CTC levels in patients with SPNs
Characteristics | CTC units, median (Interquartile Range) | P value |
|---|---|---|
Age | 0.041 | |
< 60 years | 8.1 (10.5) | |
≥ 60 years | 12.1(9.25) | |
Gender (male/female) | 0.0842 | |
Male | 8.6 (11) | |
Female | 11.9 (9) | |
Smoking | 0.4802 | |
Yes | 11.8 (4.5) | |
No | 9.8 (6.25) | |
MTD | 0.0740 | |
< 8 mm | 7.8 (5.25) | |
≥ 8 mm | 11.1 (10) | |
Nodule type | 0.5064 | |
SSN | 8.7 (6.5) | |
Solid | 8.2 (10.25) | |
GGO | 10.5 (12.75) | |
Site | 0.0064 | |
Upper lobe | 12.5 (10) | |
Other | 8.3 (8) |