Table 3. Selected ultrasound features of thyroid cancer patients divided into two groups according cancer screening activity (CSA): CSA-yes and CSA-no.
Descriptive data are presented as numbers (percent).
| Variable | CSA-yes (n-248) | CSA-no (n = 321) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoechogenicity: | <0.0001 | ||
| Yes | 185 (74.6) | 288 (89.7) | |
| No | 63 (25.4) | 33 (10.3) | |
| Tumor size: | <0.0001 | ||
| <5 mm | 54 (21.8) | 27 (8.4) | |
| ≥5 mm | 194 (78.2) | 294 (91.6) | |
| Microcalcifications: | <0.0001 | ||
| Yes | 37 (14.9) | 281 (87.5) | |
| No | 211 (85.1) | 40 (12.5) | |
| Tumor shape: | <0.0001 | ||
| Regular | 210 (84.7) | 42 (13.1) | |
| Irregular | 38 (15.3) | 279 (86.9) | |
| Sharpen margins: | <0.0001 | ||
| Yes | 213 (85.9) | 34 (10.6) | |
| No | 35 (14.1) | 287 (89.4) | |
| Vascularity: | <0.0001 | ||
| High | 38 (15.3) | 280 (87.2) | |
| Low | 210 (84.7) | 41 (12.8) |
CSA: Cancer Screening Activity