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Table 6 Comparisons of Groups A and B regarding the κ/λ deviation ratio of Ig light chain

From: Characteristics and natural course of hypoechoic thyroid lesions diagnosed as possible thyroid lymphomas by fine needle aspiration cytology

κ/λ deviation ratio

Group A

Group B

Total

≥3.40

24

1

25

< 3.40

17

11

28

Total

41

12

53

  1. The κ/λ deviation ratio of < 3.40 was significantly more frequent in Group B compared to Group A (p < 0.01, chi-square test (with Yate’s continuity correction)). When the κ/λ deviation ratio was lower than 1.00, we converted it to the λ/κ ratio (deviation ratio)
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Thyroid Research

ISSN: 1756-6614