Table 1: Distribution of patients according to age, sampling method and pathologic stage status.

Carcinoma Type

IMP3 expression

Conclusion

Papillary Carcinoma (50 cases)

Negative

1+

2+

3+

 

 

p = 0.160

9 (18%)

21 (42%)

14 (28%)

p = 0.160

Other types of carcinoma* (10 cases)

3 (30%)

5 (50%)

2 (20%)

0 (0%)

*Other types of carcinomas: WDTUMP (Well-Differentiated Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential), Medullary Carcinoma, Anaplastic Carcinoma.