Table 2.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis for predicting thyroid malignancy
| Variable | Category | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | <45 years | 0.676 (0.354–1.291) | 0.235 |
| Indeterminate | sFN | 1.096 (0.518–2.321) | 0.810 |
| FNA | sM | 6.734 (3.007–15.080) | <0.001 |
| Microcalcification | present | 3.260 (1.336–7.952) | 0.009 |
| Irregular borders | present | 6.201 (1.303–29.523) | 0.022 |
| Solitary nodule | present | 1.941 (0.875–4.303) | 0.103 |
FNA, fine needle aspiration; sFN, suspicious for follicular neoplasm; sM, suspicious for malignancy; CI, confidence interval.