The ADC values of solitary thyroid nodules in 63 patients
| Type of Thyroid Nodules | No. (%) of Thyroid Nodules | Range of ADC Values (mm2/s) | Mean ADC Values (mm2/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benign | 56 (88.9 ) | 0.5–2.3 × 10−3 | 1.8 ± 0.27 × 10−3 |
| Adenomatous nodule | 42 (66.7) | 1.1–1.9 × 10−3 | 1.8 ± 0.14 × 10−3 |
| Follicular adenoma | 6 (9.5) | 1.2–2 × 10−3 | 1.7 ± 0.17 × 10−3 |
| Thyroid cyst | 8 (12.7) | 0.5–2.3 × 10−3 | 1.9 ± 0.38 × 10−3 |
| Malignant | 7 (11.1) | 0.5–1.1 × 10−3 | 0.73 ± 0.19 × 10−3 |
| Papillary carcinoma | 4 (6.3) | 0.5–1.1 × 10−3 | 0.68 ± 0.23 × 10−3 |
| Follicular carcinoma | 3 (4.8) | 0.6–1 × 10−3 | 0.77 ± 0.17 × 10−3 |