From: [18F]FDG-PET/CT texture analysis in thyroid incidentalomas: preliminary results
Biochemical parameter | Benign nodule | Malignant nodule | Overall |
---|---|---|---|
Thyroid stimulating hormone (mIU/L) | 2.33 ± 3.35 | 1.76 ± 2.16 | 2.10 ± 2.90 |
Anti-thyroglobulin antibodiesa | Positive = 5 | Positive = 4 | Positive = 9 |
Negative = 16 | Negative = 7 | Negative = 23 | |
Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodiesa | Positive = 8 | Positive = 4 | Positive = 12 |
Negative = 13 | Negative = 7 | Negative = 20 | |
Calcitonin (ng/L)b | 1.89 ± 1.62 | 5.70 ± 7.50 | 3.39 ± 5.10 |