Table 6 Comparison of similar versus not similar histological findings between the sides in males and females
From: Host-specific factors affect the pathogenesis of adverse reaction to metal debris
Histological variable | Symmetric findings on both hips | Males | Females | P-value for the difference between males and females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Macrophage sheet thickness | Yes | 11 (69%) | 7 (54%) | 0.46 |
No | 5 (31%) | 6 (46%) | ||
Lymphocytic cuff thickness | Yes | 9 (56%) | 5 (38%) | 0.46 |
No | 7 (44%) | 8 (62%) | ||
Degree of necrosis | Yes | 4 (25%) | 2 (15%) | 0.66 |
No | 12 (75%) | 11 (85%) | ||
Presence of plasma cells | Yes | 14 (88%) | 12 (92%) | 0.58 |
No | 2 (12%) | 1 (8%) | ||
Presence of diffuse lymph. | Yes | 12 (75%) | 7 (54%) | 0.27 |
No | 4 (25%) | 6 (46%) | ||
Presence of germinal centers | Yes | 15 (94%) | 12 (92%) | 1.0 |
No | 1 (6%) | 1 (8%) | ||
Presence of granulomas | Yes | 15 (94%) | 9 (69%) | 0.14 |
No | 1 (6%) | 4 (31%) |