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Table 6 Comparison between turbinate cases group and controls as regards stain characteristics of glands

From: Expression of serotonergic (5HT) receptors in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis and in normal nasal mucosa

 

Group

P

Sig

Controls

Turbinate group

N/Mean

%/±SD

N/Mean

%/±SD

Glands stain distribution

Focal

20

50.0%

13

32.5%

0.112*

NS

Diffuse

20

50.0%

27

67.5%

Glands stain intensity

Faint

13

32.5%

24

60.0%

0.019**

S

Moderate

26

65.0%

14

35.0%

Strong

1

2.5%

2

5.0%

Combined gland score

2.05

1.72

1.30

1.84

0.033

S

Combined gland score

Negative

13

32.5%

24

60.0%

0.047*

S

Moderate

14

35.0%

8

20.0%

Strong

13

32.5%

8

20.0%

  1. *Chi-square tests
  2. **Fisher exact test
  3. Mann-Whitney test