A study of clinical profile of solitary thyroid nodule patients at a tertiary care centre
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Solitary thyroid nodule is a single swelling involving either lobe or isthmus of the thyroid gland. These nodules can present as malignancy. various factors like age, gender, iodine deficiency are responsible for development of this condition. This study was conducted to see the clinical profile of these patients. Aim and objective: To study the clinical profile of solitary thyroid nodules in patients at tertiary care centre. Methodology: Total 100 patients presenting with solitary thyroid nodule were studied. Data was collected with collected with pretested questionnaire. Thorough clinical examination was carried out. Data was analysed with appropriate statistical tests. Results and discussion: Mean age of the patient was 34.72± 4.37 years. Majority of the patients were from the 31-40 years age group (42%). Male to female ratio was 1:6.7. Most common symptom among all patients was swelling in front of neck. All patients complained of swelling in front of neck followed by pain (12%).
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Arun Gopal Yewale, Anita Vilas Bhole
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