A Study on Malignancy in Multinodular Goiter and Thyrotoxicosis
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 8
Abstract
Objectives: Is to find the incidence of patients with Multinodular Goitre (MNG) and study thyroid gland diseases. Methods and Materials: Patients with signs and symptoms of multinodular thyroid swelling for a period of 2 yrs in GMKMCH SALEM through proper history taking and clinical examination. Results: MNG is more common among female with a ratio of 7:1 compared to male and Secondary thyrotoxicosis is seen in 32% (16%) of patients. Conclusion: Thyrotoxicosis is seen more in malignant patients (40%) than in benign diseases (31%). Incidence of MNG was about 10% and can also occur on post-operative patients.
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Dr. T. Manikandan M. S (G. S)
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