Research Article

Upregulation of TSHR, TTF-1, and PAX8 in Nodular Goiter Is Associated with Iodine Deficiency in the Follicular Lumen

Table 2

Immunohistochemistry detecting TTF-1 in control and nodular goiter groups.

GroupStaining result
Cases ()NegativePositiveStrong positivePositive rate (%)Strong positive rate (%)

Control300301210040
Nodular goiter300302410080

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