The Correlation between Elevated HDL-Cholesterol, Body Mass Index, and Presence of Thyroid Nodules: A Retrospective Analysis.

Background: Elevated high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol) levels have been linked to unfavorable outcomes in various clinical settings, but the association with thyroid nodules remains unclear. We aimed to analyze the correlation between elevated HDL-cholesterol and the presence of thyroid nodules along with certain demographic and clinical findings.

Methods: In this retrospective study, the patients were divided into three groups based on their body mass index (BMI): <25, 25-29, and >30 and evaluated.