Table 2 Preoperative characteristics of GD Group
Features | Number in GD Group |
|---|---|
Indications for surgery | |
Airway compromise | 2 (3%) |
Large goiter with compressive symptoms | 15 (23%) |
Medication refractory hyperthyroidism | 14 (21%) |
Graves’ ophthalmopathy | 15 (22%) |
Concurrent suspicion for cancer | 21 (32%) |
Patient preference | 11 (17%) |
Thyroid uptake scan (n = 39) | |
Cold nodules | 25 (64%) |
No nodules or diffuse uptake | 14 (36%) |
Ultrasound (n = 47) | |
With suspicious features | 25 (53%) |
Hypoechogenicity | 11 (23%) |
Microcalcifications | 11 (23%) |
Irregular borders | 2 (4%) |
Solid dominant | 5 (11%) |
With benign features | 22 (47%) |