Factors affect to shortened neck US interval during follow up
Factor | Group 1 (n=240) | Group 2 (n=22) | p value |
---|---|---|---|
Indeterminate lesion on the bed | 18 (7.5) | 2 (9.1) | 0.679 |
Indeterminate central LN |
9 (3.8) | 4 (18.2) | 0.016 |
Indeterminate lateral LN |
4 (1.7) | 5 (22.7) | 0.002 |
Preexisting contralateral nodule | 5 (2.1) | 0 (0) | NA |
Newly contralateral nodule |
92 (38.3) | 16 (72.7) | 0.002 |
Convenience with other examination | 15 (6.3) | 0 (0) | 0.623 |
*Values are overlapped.
Values are presents as number (%).
LN: lymph node, NA: not applicable, US: ultrasonography