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Patient Demographics and Characteristics
| Total | Primary tumor ≥ 1 cm | Primary tumor < 1 cm | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) | 228 | 158 (69) | 70 (31) | ---- |
| Gender, Female (%) | 170 (75) | 114 (72) | 56 (80) | NS |
| Mean age ± SD | 45 ± 16 | 45 ± 17 | 45 ± 15 | NS |
| Age range (y) | 8 – 88 | 8 – 88 | 15 – 79 | NS |
| Avg. tumor size ± SD (cm) | 1.7 ± 1.0 | 2.3 ± 1.3 | 0.5 ± 0.3 | 0.0001 |
| Total thyroidectomy (%) | 202 (89) | 145 (92) | 57 (81) | NS |
| PTC in contralateral lobe (%) | 65 (29) | 48 (30) | 18 (26) | NS |
PTC=Papillary thyroid cancer
