Table 2:

Qualitative analysis of morphologic MR imaging signs (n=147)

MR Imaging SignEGFR Status*P Value
Not Amplified (n=87)Amplified (n=60)
Sharp borders.23
    Absent45 (52)37 (62)
    Present42 (48)23 (38)
Cystic and/or necrotic.12
    Absent2 (2)5 (8)
    Present85 (98)55 (92)
T2 isointense.38
    Absent74 (85)54 (90)
    Present13 (15)6 (10)
Diffusion restricted.04
    Absent68 (79)38 (63)
    Present18 (21)22 (37)
Hemorrhage.87
    Absent36 (41)24 (40)
    Present51 (59)36 (60)
Subependymal enhancement.58
    Absent74 (85)49 (82)
    Present13 (15)11 (18)
Multifocal.52
    Absent58 (67)43 (72)
    Present29 (33)17 (28)
  • * Reported as n (%) with P values derived from the χ2 test or the Fisher exact test.