Table 3 Multivariate analysis of variables related to RAI-refractory DTC based on binary logistic regression analysis

Aggressive subtype

Aggressive

74.75 (1.31–4266.20)

0.037*

Nonaggressive

1 (ref)

TNM staging

II-IV

8.05 (0.60–108.09)

0.116

I

1 (ref)

LVI

Yes

2.69 (0.43–16.96)

0.291

No

1 (ref)

m-ETE

Yes

5.44 (0.92–32.07)

0.061

No

1 (ref)

AXL expression

> 10% (high)

44.98 (1.41–1439.03)

0.031*

0–10% (negative/low)

1 (ref)

TERT promoter

Mutation

10.95 (1.06–112.92)

0.044*

Wild-type

1 (ref)