Table 1.
Characteristics of patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.
| Characteristics | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multifocal tumours | 23 | 1 | 24 |
| Unifocal tumours | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Mean age | 54.2 years old (31–72) | 54.2 years old (50–59) | n/a |
| Multinodular goitre | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| Hashimoto thyroiditis | 13 | 0 | 13 |