Goiter;

Abstract

The object of this study was to observe prevalence of Goiter disorder and to classify the Goiter patients regarding sex, age and find various conditions of goiter patient in different talukas of district Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan. Introduction: Thyroid gland is the largest organ of the endocrine system, located in the region of neck. Thyroid disease is a condition that disturbs the function of the thyroid gland. Over activity of thyroid gland to release excess quantity of hormones is called hyperthyroidism and under activity of thyroid gland to release less quantity of hormones is called hypothyroidism. Enlargement or swellings in the neck region resulting from goiter disorder of the thyroid gland. Goiter is caused due to iodine deficiency as seen in more than 90.54% cases worldwide. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two condition that can develop goiter disorder. Study Design: Prospective study was carried out through a questionnaire.

Frequency of Thyroid Carcinoma in Multi Nodular Goiter

“…In a similar Pakistani study, Anwar et al (2012) reported results matching with our findings as frequency of patients with age >50 years was 11.8%, 25-50 years were 52.0% and less than 25 years age were 36.2%. 16 Age distribution reported in MNG patients by Saqlain et al (2018) also supports our findings. 22 Shrestha et al (2014) also reported comparable frequency in Nepali population as 22.0% with age <25 years, 64.0% had age range of 25-50 years while their remaining 14.0% study population had age >50 years.…”

“…16 Age distribution reported in MNG patients by Saqlain et al (2018) also supports our findings. 22 Shrestha et al (2014) also reported comparable frequency in Nepali population as 22.0% with age <25 years, 64.0% had age range of 25-50 years while their remaining 14.0% study population had age >50 years. 23 Hossain et al (2014) in Bangla reported frequency for these age slabs as 24.0%, 66.0% and 10.0% respectively.…”

“…02, February, 2023 239 prevalence of thyroid cancer has been increasing quickly, making it a major issue on a global scale. 22,23 A preoperative risk assessment that considers clinical, imaging, and cytological information is helpful in decisions about initial treatment. 24,25 There is now growing body of evidence that a substantial proportion of patients with multinodular goiter have concealed thyroid carcinoma which is diagnosed after surgical excision and histopathology of specimen.…”