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Comparison of Nodule Composition and Nondiagnostic Cytology Rates in Children and Adults
| Pediatric (<19 years) | Adult (≥19 years) | p | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nodules n (%) |
ND n (%) |
Nodules n (%) |
ND n (%) |
% ND | |
| <50% cystic | 316 (73) | 24 (7.6) | 11,968 (89) | 524 (4.4) | 0.006 |
| ≥50% cystic | 114 (27) | 29 (25.4) | 1447 (11) | 311 (21.5) | 0.32 |
| Total | 430 | 53 (12.3) | 13,415 | 835 (6.2) | <0.0001 |
