Table 3 Median and mean MTNS scores for each subgroup of patients
From: The Mcgill thyroid nodule score – does it help with indeterminate thyroid nodules?
FNAB | Post-operative diagnosis | Median MTNS (Mean) | Estimated risk of cancer | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Whole population (Bethesda II, III, IV) | Benign | 7.0 (7.76) | 32% | p <0.001 |
Malignant | 9 (9.38) | 63% | ||
Benign (Bethesda II) | Benign | 6 (6.68) | 32% | p = 0.428 |
Malignant | 5 (4.50) | 32% | ||
Indeterminate (Bethesda III, IV) | Benign | 7 (7.94) | 32% | p = 0.001 |
Malignant | 9 (9.78) | 63% |