Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2018; 24(27): 3030-3037
Published online Jul 21, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i27.3030
Table 2 Risk factors associated with a high mitotic index (5/50 HPF) of gastrointestinal stromal tumors
High mitotic index (> 5/50 HPF)
Odds ratio95%CIP value
Age, yr (≤ 40, 40 to ≤ 60, and > 60)--0.756
Gender (male, female)--0.982
Tumor size, cm (< 2.0, 2.0-3.0, and ≥ 3.0)6.6752.047-21.7710.002
Tumor location (cardia, fundus, body, and antrum)--0.505
Tumor growth pattern (intraluminal, extraluminal)--0.069