Total Thyroidectomy Versus Hemi-Thyroidectomy in Management of Follicular Lesion Thyroid Nodule

Abstract

Background: Thyroid nodules are common condition. It is estimated that 3% to 7% of world population have palpable thyroid nodules, and this prevalence might reach 76% when US is used as a screening tool. When a thyroid nodule is detected, the most important step in the assessment is to determine if it is malignant or not, which is determined via fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAC). It is accepted that approximately 5% of all nodules are malignant. Aim of Study:To determine the optimal surgical strategy for individuals undergoing surgery for follicular lesion thyroid nodule on preoperative fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA).Patients and Methods: This was a comparative prospective randomized study conducted on a total of 52 patients diagnosed with follicular lesion thyroid nodule. They will be chosen