Table I.
Summary of the serum samples collected from the patients in the training study.
| Group | Number (n) | Age (mean ± SD) | P-value | Sex (male: female) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC | 15 | 43.8±9.13 | 0.102a | 4:11 |
| TN | 15 | 49.6±10.38 | 4:11 | |
| PTC | 15 | 43±7.37 | 4:11 | |
| FTC | 6 | 60.2±17.66 | <0.05b | 1:5 |
| MTC | 10 | 54.1±13.2 | <0.05c | 2:3 |
a
Comparison of age among the three groups.
b
Age of individuals with FTC compared with those with TN, HC and PTC.
c
Age of individuals with MTC compared with those with TN, HC and PTC. FTC, follicular thyroid carcinoma; HC, healthy controls; MTC, medullary thyroid cancer; PTC, papillary thyroid carcinoma; SD, standard deviation; TN, thyroid nodules.