| FNA result |  | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Variable | Diagnostic (n = 139) | Non-diagnostic (n = 41) | p-value | |
Average age | 53.3 (+/-14.3) yrs | 57.3 (+/-15.6) yrs | 0.20 | |
Female | 91% | 90% | 1 | |
Thyroid function | Euthyroid | 97% | 95% | 1 |
Hyperthyroid | 0% | 0% | Â | |
Hypothyroid | 0% | 5% | Â | |
Diagnosis | Multinodular goiter | 35% | 42% | 0.54 |
Grave's disease | 0% | 0% | Â | |
Hashimoto's | 0% | 0% | Â | |
Relevant history | Radiation | 2% | 4% | 1 |
Lymphoma | 0% | 0% | Â | |
Head/neck surgery | 0% | 0% | Â |