Table 1.
Historical results and patient characteristics
| Histological categories | Number (%) | Mean age (yrs) | Female (%) | Mean maximum diameter (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Benign |
28(66.7) |
41.7 |
21(75) |
3.63 ± 0.37 |
| Thyroid adenoma |
20(47.6) |
42.6 |
15(53.6) |
3.53 ± 0.25 |
| Nodular goiter |
6(14.3) |
39.3 |
5(17.9) |
3.95 ± 0.65 |
| Hashimoto's thyroiditis |
2(4.8) |
35.6 |
1(3.6) |
3.71 ± 0.11 |
|
Malignant |
14(33.3) |
45.3 |
11(78.6) |
2.55 ± 0.41 |
| Thyroid papillary carcinoma |
11(26.2) |
41.9 |
9(64.4) |
2.73 ± 0.54 |
| Follicular thyroid cancer |
2(4.8) |
49.1 |
1(7.1) |
1.7 ± 0.13 |
| Atypical hyperplasia | 1(2.4) | 45 | 1(7.1) | 2.3 |