Table 1 Papillary thyroid carcinoma coexistent with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (Group 1)
PTC (126 patients) | Multinodular goiter (142 patients) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age | 51,3 yrs (range 27–71 yrs) | 50,9 yrs (range 30–71 yrs) | NS |
Sex: | |||
Male | 30 | 32 | NS |
Female | 96 | 110 | |
M/F ratio | 1/3 | 1/3 | |
Euthyroid | 126 (100%) | 142 (100%) | NS |
Coexistent HT | 36/126 patients 28,6% | 11/142 patients 7,7% | P < 0.001 |