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Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression analysis for independent predictive factors of MPE in the training cohort

From: Predicting the nature of pleural effusion in patients with lung adenocarcinoma based on 18F-FDG PET/CT

Variables

Regression coefficient

P value

OR

95% CI

Abnormal serum CEA levels

2.341

 < 0.001*

10.394

3.554–30.398

Tumor with SUVmax ≥ 2.5 and attachment to the pleura

3.418

 < 0.001*

30.519

10.970–84.905

Obstructive atelectasis or pneumonia

2.146

 < 0.001*

8.551

2.891–25.290

SUVmax of pleura

0.834

 < 0.001*

2.302

1.654–3.204

SUVmax of pleural effusion

3.272

 < 0.001*

26.364

7.737–89.838

Constant

 − 9.846

 < 0.001*

0.000

 
  1. *Statistically significant data