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Vascularity in benign versus malignant nodules
| USG characteristics | Benign (n=68) | Malignant (n=15) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vascularity | |||
| Any form of increased vascularity | 27 (39.70) | 13 (86.67) | 0.001 (2.18; CI-1.53-3.1) |
| Perinodular | 16 (23.5) | 7 (46.7) | 0.07 |
| Intranodular | 7 (10.3) | 4 (26.7) | 0.09 |
| Perinodular + intranodular | 4 (5.9) | 2 (13.3) | 0.31 |
USG: Ultrasonography, CI: Confidence interval
