Table 4 Predictive value of symptoms for T-stage of anal carcinoma. The final model of our multivariate logistic regression analysis had significant predictive value to distinguish a localized vs. locally advanced tumor (R 2 = 0.37; p = 0.03). In the table the odds ratio (OR) of a symptom or physical finding for prediction of locally advanced cancer (T3/T4 vs. T1/T2) are shown. Only variables with p < 0.100 are indicated
From: Presenting symptoms predict local staging of anal cancer: a retrospective analysis of 86 patients
Symptom or finding | OR | 95 % CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Perianal pain | 6.1 | 1.5–25.1 | 0.011 |
Painful defecation | 3.5 | 1.1–10.8 | 0.026 |
Weight loss | 5.0 | 1.4–17.4 | 0.010 |
Pruritus | 0.2 | 0.05–0.81 | 0.024 |