Table 1 General characteristics of the subjects.
From: Association of interleukin 16 gene polymorphisms and plasma IL16 level with osteosarcoma risk
Characteristics | Osteosarcoma patients (n = 358) | Controls (n = 402) |
|---|---|---|
Age of diagnosis (median, years) | 18.0 (6.0–58.0) | 20.0 (12.0–59.0) |
Gender, n (%) | ||
Male | 216 (60.3) | 241 (60.0) |
Female | 142 (39.7) | 161 (40.0) |
Tumor location, n (%) | ||
Long tubular bones | 258 (72.1) | |
Axial skeleton | 100 (27.9) | |
Metastasis, n (%) | ||
Yes | 105 (29.3) | |
No | 253 (70.7) | |
