Table 1 Number of each pathological subtype, age of presentation, and diameter of thyroid nodules
| Pathologic subtypes | No. | Mean age | Diameter of the nodule (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benign nodules | 58 | ||
| Adenomatous nodule | 37 | 36 | 2.3 ± 0.32 |
| Follicular adenoma | 12 | 32 | 2.1 ± 0.24 |
| Cysts | 9 | 28 | 1.85 ± 0.21 |
| Malignant nodules | 15 | ||
| Papillary | 11 | 46 | 1.8 ± 0.12 |
| Follicular | 4 | 58 | 1.5 ± 0.15 |