Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression analysis for level VII lymph node metastasis
Variables | p | OR | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|
Hashimoto Thyroiditis | |||
No | 1 (reference) | ||
Yes | .040 | 0.422 | 0.185–0.963 |
Ultrasonography-positive LNM | |||
No | 1 (reference) | ||
Yes | < 0.001 | 11.788 | 3.497–39.732 |
Location of primary tumor | |||
Upper third | .002 | 1 (reference) | |
Middle third | .003 | 3.699 | 1.546–8.849 |
Lower third | .001 | 4.278 | 1.830–10.002 |