Parameters studied

Patient in remission (n = 198)

p value

Age groups (years)

(16 - 40)

129 (65.2%)

0.63

≥40

69 (34.8%)

Sex

Female

165 (83.4%)

0.90

Male

33 (16.6%)

Stage of goiter

Stage 0 - 1

65 (32.8%)

0.007^*

Stage 2 - 3

134 (67.2%)

Exophthalmos

yes

127 (64.2%)

0.10

No

71 (35.8%)

SAT starting dose (mg/l)

<40

85 (42.9%)

0.22

≥40

113 (57%)

Initial free T4 Value (pmol/l)

<50

89 (45%)

0.003^*

≥50

109 (55%)