Table 5 The comparison between early and late biopsy
Total numbers of biopsy (n = 49) | Early biopsy* n (%) n = 38 (77.6) | Late biopsy** n (%) n = 11 (22.4) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Nodule size | |||
2-8 mm | 2 (100.0) | 0 | 0.598a |
8.1–30 mm | 36 (76.6) | 11 (23.4) | |
Probability of malignancy | |||
< 5% (Low) | 2 (100.0) | 0 | 0.447 |
5–65% (Intermediate) | 22 (75.0) | 11 (25.0) | |
> 65% (High) | 3 (100.0) | 0 | |
PET scan available | |||
Yes | 2 (20.0) | 8 (80.0) | < 0.001 |
No | 36 (92.3) | 3 (7.7) | |
Nodule outcome group | |||
Benign | 16 (72.7) | 6 (27.3) | 0.348a |
Malignant | 22 (81.5) | 5 (18.5) | |