Univariate analysis of qualitative MR imaging features for chordoid meningioma

Predictor VariablesChordoid Meningioma (N = 21)
OR (95% CI)P Value
Supratentorial location1.43 (0.43–4.75).555
Multifocality4.06 (0.87–19.04).075
T1 hyperintensity1.34 (0.46–3.91).590
T1+ marked CEa6.49 (0.93 to +inf).061
T2 hyperintensity2.91 (0.90–9.40).074
ADC hyperintensity4.29 (1.31–13.98).016b
Presence of dural taila0.50 (0–19.50).667
Bony involvement3.10 (0.86–8.06).090
Cystic/necrotic change2.31 (0.59–9.11).231
Sunburst vessels1.00 (0.29–3.42)1.000
Venous involvementa1.57 (0.21–10.40).859
Arterial narrowing0.48 (0.05–4.54).518
CSF cleft0.44 (0.14–1.40).165
Parenchymal edema1.10 (0.38–3.24).856
Irregular marginsa6.05 (0.88–69.7).072
  • Note:—CE indicates contrast enhancement; inf, infinity.

  • a Exact logistic regression.

  • b Significant.