Variable | N | Mean (SD) MVD | p Value |
---|---|---|---|
MVD, microvessel density; NS, not significant. | |||
Tumour size | |||
⩽2 cm | 8 | 35 (5.6) | <0.03 |
2,1–5 cm | 67 | 56 (9.8) | |
>5 cm | 25 | 46 (10.4) | |
Architectural pattern | |||
Trabecular | 71 | 45 (9.3) | NS |
Pseudoglandular | 19 | 44 (8.8) | |
Compact | 8 | 46 (5.8) | |
Clear cell | 2 | 48 (2.0) | |
Edmondson grade | |||
G1–G2 | 56 | 47 (8.4) | NS |
G3–G4 | 44 | 44 (7.2) | |
Microsatellite formation | |||
Absent | 84 | 46 (6.8) | NS |
Present | 16 | 50 (7.8) | |
Fibrous capsule | |||
Absent | 88 | 44 (8.1) | NS |
Present | 12 | 49 (7.6) | |
Vessel involvement | |||
Absent | 68 | 48 (7.6) | NS |
Present | 32 | 43 (8.2) |