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Table 1 Statistical data of dogs with peripheral nerve sheath tumours receiving recombinant human interleukin-2 (rhIL2) or a placebo

From: The effect of interleukin-2 on canine peripheral nerve sheath tumours after marginal surgical excision: a double-blind randomized study

 

rhIL2

Placebo

Significance

Sex

12 M: 8F

10 M: 10 F

NS

Localisation

Front leg 10

Front leg 14

NS

Rear leg 6

Rear leg 3

Axial 2

Axial 3

Left vs right

L 9: R11

L14: R6

NS

Grade

Grade 1: 2

Grade 1: 6

NS

Grade 2: 11

Grade 2: 9

Grade 3: 7

Grade 3: 5

Previous sx

yes: no 10:10

yes: no 9:11

NS

Size*

45.6 ± 16.0

19.8 ± 4.0

NS

Age*

9.3 ± 0.55

8.9 ± 0.60

NS

Weight*

33.1 ± 1.7

29.2 ± 2.1

NS

  1. NS No significant difference between the two groups, vs Versus, sx Surgery, M Male, F Female, L Left, R Right, axial Head or trunk; * described as mean ± standard error.