Table 2 Main characteristics of the 45 thyroid nodules of the 40 patients
From: Efficacy and safety of ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules
Total no. of the nodules = 45 | ||
|---|---|---|
Volume of the nodule (ml) | Median (IQR) | 15 (8.5–39.5) |
Range | 0.5–245 | |
U/S picture | Solid | 27 (60.0%) |
Complex | 16 (35.6%) | |
Cystic | 2 (4.4%) | |
Retrosternal extension | Yes | 7 (15.6%) |
No | 38 (84.4%) | |
Function of the thyroid nodules | Nonfunctioning thyroid nodules | 43 (95.6%) |
Autonomous functioning thyroid nodules (AFTN) | 2 (4.4%) | |