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Table 3 Congruence in histological grading between left and right hips (within-subject)

From: Host-specific factors affect the pathogenesis of adverse reaction to metal debris

 

Difference in histological grading between left and right sides

No difference

1 p

2p

3p

4p

Scale

Macrophage sheet thickness

18 (62%)

9 (31%)

2 (7%)

–

 

0–3 p

Lymphocyte cuff thickness

14 (48%)

15 (52%)

–

–

 

0–3 p

Degree of necrosis*

6 (21%)

10 (34%)

9 (31%)

1 (3%)

3 (10%)

0–4 p

Presence of plasma cells

26 (90%)

3 (10%)

   

Yes/no

Presence of diffuse lymphocytic infiltration

19 (66%)

10 (34%)

   

Yes/no

Presence of germinal centers

27 (93%)

2 (7%)

   

Yes/no

Presence of granulomas*

24 (83%)

5 (17%)

   

Yes/no

  1. Percentages represent proportion of all patients. In variables marked with * there was a statistically significant (p < 0.05) difference between the sides (see results)