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The clinical characteristics of the patients
| Benign nodules (n = 53) | Malignant nodules (n = 100) | Whole set (n = 153) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 47.36 ± 11.125 | 48.30 ± 10.737 | 47.97 ± 10.846 | 0.611 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 32 (60.4%) | 64 (64.0%) | 96 | |
| Female | 21 (39.6%) | 36 (36.0%) | 57 | |
| Nodule size (mm) | 15.04 ± 5.248 | 17.58 ± 5.416 | 16.78 ± 5.477 | 0.006 |
