Table 5 Association between MN count and cytological features in malignant group
From: Micronuclei detection in oral cytologic smear: does it add diagnostic value?
Parameter | MN (no) | MN (yes) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Increased NC ratio | ||||
 No | n | 11 | 4 | 0.004* |
% | 100.0% | 33.3% | ||
 Yes | n | 0 | 8 | |
% | 0.0% | 66.7% | ||
Membrane abnormalities | ||||
 No | n | 10 | 3 | 0.006* |
% | 90.9% | 25.0% | ||
 Yes | n | 1 | 9 | |
% | 9.1% | 75.0% | ||
Irregular mitosis | ||||
 No | n | 11 | 4 | 0.004* |
% | 100.0% | 33.3% | ||
 Yes | n | 0 | 8 | |
% | 0.0% | 66.7% | ||
Anisonucleosis | ||||
 No | n | 7 | 0 | 0.004* |
% | 63.6% | 0.0% | ||
 Yes | n | 4 | 12 | |
% | 36.4% | 100.0% | ||