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Comparison between characteristics of benign and malignant nodules
| Malignant | Benign | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIZE (mm) | 22.27 ± 11.12 | 22.49 ± 12.2 | 0.93 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.79 ± 3.6 | 24.9 ± 3.0 | 0.103 |
| TSH | 2.42+ 1.3 | 1.62 +1.02 | 0.036 |
| Thyroid status | |||
| Euthyroid | 15 (68.18%) | 114 (60.22%) | |
| Hypothyroid | 5 (22.7%) | 52 (25.7%) | |
| Hyperthyroid | 2 (9.09%) | 25 (17.07%) |
