Table 1 Distribution of patient characteristics and histological findings for 16 patients with thyroid gland nodes
Characteristic | Patients N (%) | Mean ± SD (range) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | Â | Â |
Female Male | 8 (50.00) 8 (50.00) | Â |
Body Mass Index, kg/m2 | Â | Â |
 < 25 25–30  > 30 | 8 (50.00) 5 (31.25) 3 (18.75) | 26.08 ± 5.18 (16.42–37.57) |
Age, years | Â | Â |
 < 18 18–30 31–40  > 40 | 0 (0.00) 4 (25.00) 6 (37.50) 6 (37.50) | 39.75 ± 12.74 (24–68) |
Benign (n = 13) |  |  |
Benign neoplasia Benign hyperplasia Undifferentiated | 4 (30.76) 4 (30.76) 5 (38.46) | Â |
Malignant (n = 3) |  |  |
Papillary Follicular Medullary Undifferentiated | 2 (66.67) 1 (33.33) 0 (0.00) 0 (0.00) | Â |