Table 5 High expression of HIF-1α in type II endometrial adenocarcinoma and its correlation with tumor characteristics (Spearman's correlation and Fisher's exact test)
From: Increased expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α in type I and type II endometrial carcinomas
Type II endometrial adenocarcinoma (n=41) | High expression of HIF-1α (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
Grade | ||
High | — | — |
Myometrial invasion | ||
None (n=13) | 10 (77%) | |
Inner (n=10) | 7 (70%) | NS |
Outer (n=18) | 17 (94%) | |
Adnexal Invasion (n=39, missing 2) | ||
No (n=27) | 24 (89%) | NS |
Yes (n=12) | 10 (83%) | |
Vascular invasion (n=40, missing 1) | ||
No (n=15) | 12 (80%) | NS |
Yes (n=25) | 22 (88%) | |
Stage (n=39, missing 2) | ||
Low (n=22) | 19 (86%) | NS |
High (n=17) | 15 (88%) | |
