Morphological variation of thyroid gland in cadavers
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Anatomy - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The thyroid gland, largest endocrine gland. Estimation of the size of the thyroid gland is clinically important in the evaluation and management of thyroid disorder. The current emphasis on the surgical management of the thyroid disease has necessitated the understanding of the embryology and anatomy of the thyroid gland and other vital structures in the neck, that helps the physician to perform proper physical examination and also to the surgeon to perform successful thyroid surgeries. Thus, a thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the thyroid gland, its morphology is a prerequisite for better understanding of the thyroid gland and its diseases. Aims and Objectives: To study the morphology of thyroid gland. Material and Methods: Present study includes total 100 thyroid glands from cadavers, embalmed with 10% formalin of known sex from Medical colleges. Study Periods and Designs: Between years DEC.2012 to JAN 2014. Results: Present study shows that, mean length of right lobe was 4.65 + 0.69 cm. and that of left lobe was 4.53 + 0.65 cm. mean length of right lobe of thyroid gland was significantly more than left lobe. The thickness of lobes on right side was 2.33+0.36cm and on left side of thyroid gland was 2.29+0.44 cm. There was no difference in thickness of right and left lobes of thyroid gland. Mean Width of isthmus of thyroid gland was 3.15 cm. Conclusion: Present study shows that, mean length of right lobe of thyroid gland was significantly more than left lobe. There was no difference in thickness of right and left lobes of thyroid gland.
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M B Saknure, C S Halnikar (Waghmare)
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