- Ultrasound characteristics of the thyroid gland of the 38 RA patients.
| Characteristics | Right lobule | Left lobule |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of nodule | ||
| One nodule | 8 (21.0) | 7 (18.0) |
| ≥3 nodules | 7 (18.0) | 6 (16.0) |
| Size of the nodules (mm), mean±SD* | 3.53±11.26 to 3.88±12.54 | 0.57±1.27 to 1.39±4.096 |
| Nature of nodules | ||
| Complex | 6 (40.0) | 2 (15.0) |
| Solid | 8 (53.0) | 9 (70.0) |
| Cystic nodule | 1 (7.0) | 2 (15.0) |
| Nodules borders | ||
| Definite borders | 12 (80.0) | 11 (85.0) |
| Irregular borders | 3 (20.0) | 2 (5.0) |
| Echotexture | ||
| Heterogenous | 4 (10.0) | 6 (16.0) |
| Homogenous | 34 (90.0) | 32 (84.0) |
| Vascularity | ||
| hypervascularity | 5 (13.0) | 6 (16.0) |
| Macrocalcification | 1 (3.0) | 5 (13.0) |
| Microcalcification | 0 (0.0) | 1 (3.0) |
Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%). SD: standrad deviation