Clinical Study of Neoplastic Thyroid Swellings in Western Rajasthan
Journal Title: New Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Thyroid carcinoma is one of the common cancers affecting the women in their young age. They vary from being indolent to aggressive cancers. Improvements in diagnostics and understanding the pathophysiology have made the treatment more effective with good long-term results. Methods: this is Cross sectional record based study.12 months (August 2015 to July 2016) at Dept. of Surgery, S.P. Medical College and P.B. M Hospital, Bikaner. Results: Maximum 36% belonged to 31-40 years age group followed by 26% individuals in 21- 30 years age group. Minimum 6% individuals were found in 11-20 years and >60 years age group. Among 50 patients, 68% were euthyroid, 28% were hypothyroid and 4% were hyperthyroid. 58% patients were having Solitary Thyroid Nodule, Followed by 18% with Diffuse Multi Nodular Goitre (MNG), 12% with thyroid adenoma, 4% patients each with thyroid swelling with palpable neck nodes, follicular neoplasm and toxic goitre. Conclusion: 58% patients were having solitary thyroid nodule, followed by 18% with Diffuse Multi Nodular Goiter (MNG), 12% with thyroid adenoma, 4% patients each with thyroid swelling with palpable neck nodes, follicular neoplasm and toxic goiter.Majority (90%) patients were Benign and 10% patients were malignant.
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Manohar Lal Dawan
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