A Study on The Incidence of Thyroid Malignancy Among Cases Presenting With Thyroid Swelling at a Tertiary Care Center in Bihar

Authors

  • Awadh Kumar Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Laheriasarai, Bihar, India
  • Gaurav Junior Resident, Department of General Surgery, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Laheriasarai, Bihar, India
  • V S Prasad Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Laheriasarai, Bihar, India

Keywords:

Thyroid Swelling, Study, Thyroid Malignancy

Abstract

Aims and Objectives: Aims and Objectives of this study was carried out to estimate the incidence of benign and malignant thyroid lesions among the thyroid swellings after histopathological examinations following thyroidectomy. Methodology: This cross-sectional follow-up study was done among patients undergoing thyroidectomy between July 2020 to June 2021 by the Department of General Surgery of Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital Laheriasri, Bihar, India. A total of 100 patients were selected for the study. The selected patients were examined clinically. Among routine investigation, their reports of FNAC and histopathogical examination after excision were collected and used for analysis in the current study. Results: The age of the patients ranged from 12 to 68 years with a mean age 35.5 years . The thyroid lesions were more common in females than male in a ratio of 3.12:1. FNAC findings of 100 cases showed that 59 were benign and rest 41 cases were malignant lesions, hence approximately benign and malignant ratio came to 1.43:1. Among the benign lesions the most common lesion is multinodular or colloid goiter. Conclusion: To conclude, it is not unusual to have a diagnosis of thyroid malignancy in a clinically benign thyroid swelling. Incidence of such malignancies is significant. Hence, the patients being treated conservatively for benign thyroid diseases should be followed-up regularly.

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Published

2021-12-24

How to Cite

Awadh Kumar, Gaurav, & V S Prasad. (2021). A Study on The Incidence of Thyroid Malignancy Among Cases Presenting With Thyroid Swelling at a Tertiary Care Center in Bihar. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(23), 96–98. Retrieved from https://www.ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/3640