Table I.
Comparison of contrast-enhanced ultrasound enhancement modes between the benign and malignant thyroid micronodules (diameter, ≤10 mm; n=80)a.
Enhancement degree | Homogeneous enhancement | Early regression | |||||
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Diagnosis | Low | Equal | High | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Benign | 10 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 24 |
Thyroid microcarcinoma | 31 | 15 | 4 | 37 | 13 | 18 | 32 |
No statistical differences was identified between the benign and malignant nodules (P>0.05).