Table 2. Ultrasound examination results of the nodules.
| Parameters | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical records of the participants | 205 | |
| Total number of nodules analyzed | 265 | |
| Patients with <1 cm thyroid nodule(s) | 27 (13) | |
| Patients with ≥1 cm thyroid nodule(s) | 178 (87) | |
| Nodules measuring <1 cm in size | 53 (20) | |
| Nodules measuring ≥1 cm in size | 212 (80) | |
| Size (cm) | Minimum | 0.61 |
| Maximum | 5.82 | |
| Mean±SD | 2.32±0.58 | |
| Nature | Solid | 163 (62) |
| Cystic | 41 (15) | |
| Mixed | 61 (23) | |
| Echogenicity | Isoechoic | 47 (18) |
| Hyperechoic | 101 (38) | |
| *Hypoechoic | 117 (44) | |
| Homogeneity | Homogeneous | 138 (52) |
| Inhomogeneous | 127 (48) | |
| Microcalcifications | 106 (40) | |
| Irregular margin | Absent | 43 (16) |
| Present | 222 (84) | |
| Presence of a halo sign | 53 (20) | |
| Volume (cubic centimeter) | Minimum | 0.75 |
| Maximum | 42.51 | |
| Mean±SD | 9.51±1.21 | |
Categorical variables are presented as frequency (percentage) and continuous variables as mean±SD.
*
With respect to the normal parenchyma of the neck muscles.