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Multivariate of lowest-risk PTMC: excluding PTMC with multifocality or size 0.8 cm or greater (N = 47)
| Management | P value | |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery = total Thyroidectomy | Independently related to size of dominant nodule | .004 |
| Endocrine referral | No dependence on any one variable | NA |
| RAI | Independently related to younger age | .029 |
| Mean age + RAI = 34 ± 3.9 years and mean age − RAI = 48 ± 2.3 years | ||
| Suppressive LT4 | Independently related to total thyroidectomy and endocrine referral | .001, .002 |
