4.Recurrence of nodular goiter is associated with diffuse pattern,but not with gender,age,papillary or adenomatoid hyperplasia.

• 结节性甲状腺肿的复发与病变弥漫位于双叶有关,而与患者性别、年龄和是否伴有乳头样及腺瘤样增生关系不密切。