Publication Date: 2022/07/05
Abstract: To identify the anatomical location of thyroid nodule and to find out association of this location with the risk of malignancy. Materials and Methods: The prospective observational study was conducted in Bir Hospital from May 2020 to March 2021. A total of 35 patient with thyroid nodule were included. Ultrasonography of thyroid nodules was done to determine the laterality and polarity. Nodules of size ≥cm were considered and sent for fine needle aspiration cytology. Surgery was done for nodules with malignant features and histopathology was sent.
Keywords: Thyroid nodule; Malignancy of thyroid; Ultrasonography; fine needle aspiration cytology.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6798016
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT22JUN1008_(1).pdf
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