Table 6.
Factorspredictive of recurrence in patients with microscopic extrathyroidal extension.
| Variable (n=115) | n (%) | 10 Year Recurrence Free Survival | Univariate p Value | Multivariate p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| <45y | 39 (34%) | 100% | 0.252 | N/A |
| >45y | 76 (66%) | 93% | ||
| Gender | ||||
| Female | 91 (79%) | 99% | 0.028 | Referent |
| Male | 24 (21%) | 79% | NS | |
| cT Stage | ||||
| T1 | 76(66%) | 98% | 0.323 | N/A |
| T2 | 39 (34%) | 91% | ||
| RAI | ||||
| No | 50 (43%) | 100% | 0.106 | Referent |
| Yes | 65 (57%) | 90% | NS | |
| Surgery | ||||
| Lobectomy | 26 (23%) | 100% | 0.766 | N/A |
| Total Thyroidectomy | 86 (75%) | 93% | ||
| Isthmusectomy | 1 (1%) | 100% | ||
| Subtotal Thyroidectomy | 2 (1%) | 100% | ||
| Pathology | ||||
| Papillary Ca | 106 (92%) | 95% | 0.907 | N/A |
| Follicular Ca | 4 (4%) | 100% | ||
| Hurthle Cell Ca | 5 (4%) | 100% | ||
| RAI in Total Thyroidectomy (n=86) | ||||
| No | 23 (37%) | 100% | 0.290 | N/A |
| Yes | 63 (73%) | 90% |