Research Article

Does the Polymorphism in the Length of the Polyalanine Tract of FOXE1 Gene Influence the Risk of Thyroid Dysgenesis Occurrence?

Table 3

Odds ratio of genotypes to the polymorphism in the length of the polyA tract of FOXE1 gene in DT subgroup (ectopy, agenesis, and hypoplasia) and controls subjects.

Groups (n)GenotypesOthersOR95% CIp value
14/1414/16 + 16/16

Ectopy (47)34 (72%)12 (26%)1 (2%)0.260.12–0.56<0.001
Agenesis (33)22 (67%)9 (27%)2 (6%)0.310.13–0.720.005
Hypoplasia (10)7 (70%)3 (30%)0 (0%)0.320.08–1.30.095
Controls (131)53 (41%)71 (54%)7 (5%)