Table 3.
Comparison of the diffuse thyroidal uptake group and the control group with regards to the findings on ultrasound, thyroid function tests, and 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT.
| Indicators | US abnormalities cases | Thyroid function tests abnormalities cases | SUVmax of thyroid | SUVmean of liver | TBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test group | 26 | 27 | 5.75 ± 5.45 | 0.58 ± 0.12 | 9.56 ± 6.44 |
| Control group | 2 | 3 | 1.36 ± 0.26 | 0.52 ± 0.05 | 2.68 ± 0.46 |
| P-value | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 | 0.222 | <0.001 |