Table 1. Baseline Characteristics.
| Characteristic | Study population (n = 200) | HypoPT-positive (n = 30) | HypoPT-negative (n = 170) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, No. (%) | |||
| Men | 57 (28.5) | 9 (15.8) | 48 (84.2) |
| Women | 143 (71.5) | 21 (14.7) | 122 (85.3) |
| Age, median (IQR), y | 49.0 (37.0-62.0) | 49.5 (41.75-62.0) | 49.0 (36.75-62.0) |
| No. | 200 | 30 | 170 |
| BMI, median (IQR) | 25.9 (22.3-30.7) | 25.4 (23.1-30.7) | 26.0 (22.3-31.2) |
| No. | 192 | 30 | 162 |
| Diagnosis, No. (%) | |||
| Carcinoma | 138 (69.0) | 19 (13.8) | 119 (86.2) |
| Papillary | 102 (51.0) | 13 (12.7) | 89 (87.3) |
| Follicular | 20 (10.0) | 0 | 20 (100) |
| Medullary | 16 (8.0) | 6 (37.5) | 10 (62.5) |
| Graves disease | 33 (16.5) | 7 (21.2) | 26 (78.8) |
| Multinodular goiter | 17 (8.5) | 3 (17.6) | 14 (82.4) |
| Other | 12 (6.0) | 1 (8.3) | 11 (91.7) |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared); hypoPT, postoperative hypoparathyroidism.