Table 1 Profiles of thyroid nodules treated with MWA
| Characteristic | All nodules (N = 306) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Largest diameter (mm) | 33 (4–70) | |
| Volume (ml) | 8.01 (2.25–16.98) | |
| Location | ||
| Upper lobe | 94 | 30.72 |
| Middle lobe | 97 | 31.70 |
| Lower lobe | 115 | 37.58 |
| Solidity | ||
| Cystic | 26 | 8.50 |
| Solid | 78 | 25.49 |
| Mixed | 202 | 66.01 |
| Volume (ml) | ||
| v ≤ 10 | 178 | 58.17 |
| v > 10 | 128 | 41.83 |