| Variables | Left thyroid lobe n = 61 (%) | Rigth thyroid lobe n = 61 (%) | Isthmus n = 61 (%) |
| Outline |
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| Irregular | 8 (13.1) | 14 (23.0) | 5 (8.2) |
| Regular | 51 (83.6) | 46 (75.4) | 49 (80.3) |
| Unspecified | 2 (3.3) | 1 (1.6) | 7 (11.5) |
| Echostructure |
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| Homogeneous | 16 (26.2) | 16 (26.2) | 31 (50.8) |
| Heterogeneous | 41 (67.2) | 43 (70.5) | 19 (31.1) |
| Unspecified | 4 (6.6) | 2 (3.3) | 11 (18.0) |
| echogenicity |
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| Hypoechoic | 6 (9.8) | 6 (9.8) | 5 (8.2) |
| Isoechogenic | 44 (72.1) | 45 (73.8) | 42 (68.9) |
| Hyperechoic | 5 (8.2) | 4 (6.6) | 4 (6.6) |
| Unspecified | 6 (9.8) | 6 (9.8) | 10 (16.4) |
| Volume | 19.5 (6.0 - 47.0) | 11.0 (6.0 - 31.5) | 6.5 (4.0 - 8.0) |