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Clinical characteristics of nodules with intermediate and low suspicion.
| Clinical characteristics | Malignant group (n = 29) | Benign group (n = 121) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 44.0 ± 11.9 | 48.7 ± 11.8 | 0.706 |
| Sex | 0.054 | ||
| Female | 17 (58.6) | 91 (75.2) | |
| Male | 12 (41.4) | 30 (24.8) | |
| Mixed with HT | 1 (3.4) | 19 (15.7) | 0.081 |
| Size (cm)* | 2.1 ± 1.5 | 2.6 ± 1.4 | 0.675 |
HT, Hashimoto thyroiditis.
For 163 nodules.
