Table 1:

Univariable and multivariable regression models of lymph node metastasis

VariableUnivariable AnalysisMultivariable Analysis
OR95% CIP ValueOR95% CIP Value
T-stage
    1ReferenceReference
    21.130.68–1.89.640.970.46–2.06.93
    3 or 41.590.98–2.59.061.860.95–3.77.07
Shortest axial diameter (cm)41.2918.09–94.27<.0016.692.95–17.31<.001
Longest axial diameter (cm)6.594.12–10.56<.001
L/S ratio0.070.03–0.14<.0010.500.22–1.10.09
Longest longitudinal diameter (cm)4.873.36–7.08<.001
Conglomerationa9.733.66–25.84<.001
Necrosis
    NoReferenceReference
    Present38.9917.81–85.37<.00115.216.97–36.60<.001
    Cystic82.2524.88–271.89<.00121.767.51–84.63<.001
Infiltrationa75.5410.26–556.09<.001
Laterality to primary tumor (ipsilateral vs contralateral)a2.271.37–3.75<.001
  • a The reference standard in this study comprised no conglomeration, no infiltration, and no contralateral location to the primary tumor.