Clinical Study of Thyroid Swellings

Abstract

Background: To study clinical profile of thyroid swelling.

Methods: Cross sectional record based study 100 patients reporting to the ENT dept. with in study duration and eligible as per inclusion criteria were included in the study

Results: Maximum 35% belonged to 31-40 years age group followed by 27% individuals in 21-30 years age group. Minimum 6% individuals were found in 11-20 years and >60 years age group. Among 100 patients, 69% were euthyroid, 27% were hypothyroid and 4% were hyperthyroid.

Conclusion: Thyroid lesions were more common more in the age group of 3rd-4th decade years. Majority of the patients were females. Multinodular goiter was the most common non-neoplastic lesion and papillary carcinoma was the most common neoplastic lesion. Thus fine needle aspiration is a very useful and indispensible test in the diagnosis of thyroid lesions.

Keywords: Thyroid swelling, goiter, FNAC.