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Clinical characteristics of NG and PTC cohort.
| Parameter | NG (%), n=20 | PTC (%), n=88 | P-value (χ2 test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at surgery (years) | 0.354 | ||
| <50 | 8 (40) | 48 (54.5) | |
| ≥50 | 12 (60) | 40 (45.5) | |
| Sex (%) | 0.329 | ||
| Male | 7 (35) | 19 (21.6) | |
| Female | 13 (65) | 69 (78.4) | |
| Nodule size, cm | 0.068 | ||
| ≤1 | 6 (30) | 49 (55.7) | |
| >1 | 14 (70) | 39 (44.3) | |
| Location | 0.183 | ||
| Left lobe | 7 (35) | 48 (54.5) | |
| Right lobe | 13 (65) | 40 (45.5) |
PTC, papillary thyroid carcinoma; NG, nodular goiter.
