Table 2 Data table showing the nodal frequency, mean nodal volume (ml) and median ADC values (10− 3 mm2/s) per nodal region. SD = standard deviation, 95%-CI = confidence interval
Nodal region | Node count | Mean nodal volume in ml | SD | Median ADC x103mm/s2 | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All nodes | 1067 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 1.11 | 1.09–1.12 |
Cervical | 344 | 0.36 | 0.15 | 1.14 | 1.10–1.16 |
Inguinal | 255 | 0.68 | 0.54 | 0.99 | 0.97–1.01 |
Axilla | 196 | 0.61 | 0.54 | 1.06 | 1.03–1.08 |
Retroperitoneal | 95 | 0.32 | 0.25 | 1.61 | 1.53–1.67 |
Pelvic | 65 | 0.50 | 0.41 | 1.17 | 1.12–1.29 |
Occipital | 70 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 1.14 | 1.12–1.21 |
Mesenteric | 13 | 0.46 | 0.25 | 1.18 | 1.08–1.55 |
Portal | 11 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 1.58 | 1.33–1.66 |
Intrathoracic | 10 | 0.51 | 0.57 | 1.75 | 1.40–1.92 |
Subcutaneous | 8 | 0.21 | 0.07 | 0.97 | 0.84–1.41 |