Association between the Chinese visceral adiposity index and thyroid nodule risk: a retrospective analysis of cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies
Ting Tian·Jingyi Fan·Quan Zhou·Yuanli Li·Yi Wang·Nimei Zeng·Fangfei Xie·Yun Wang·Chenyi Zhong·Renfang Han
With the increasing use of ultrasound, the detection rate of thyroid nodules (TNs) has risen markedly in recent years. However, the relationship between obesity and TNs remains controversial. This study aimed to investigate the association between the Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI), a novel obesity indicator, and the risk of TNs. A multi-design study was conducted among individuals aged 18–80 years who underwent periodic health examinations in Suzhou, China, from 2020 to 2024. The disco