Table 2 Basic characteristics of PAs on DECT
Shape (%) | |
|---|---|
 Oval | 64.3 |
 Tear drop | 21.4 |
 Triangular | 7.1 |
 Tubular | 7.1 |
Margins (%) | |
 Smooth | 78.6 |
 Lobulated | 21.4 |
Other defining characteristics | |
 Low attenuation component (%) | 28.6 |
 Fat plane separating from thyroid (%) | 85.7 |
 Polar artery present (%) | 92.6 |
Location (%) | |
 Perrier [37] | |
 Type A (4.8) | |
 Type B (9.5) | |
 Type C (23.8) | |
 Type D (28.6) | |
 Type E (4.8) | |
 Type F (19.0) | |
 Type G (9.5) | |