HISTOPATHOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF THYROID LESIONS IN TERTIARY CARE CENTER – A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Background: Thyroid carcinoma closely resembles its benign counterpart in physicalcharacteristics, measurable physiological parameters such as serum T3/T4 levels and ultrasound features. Therefore, the surgical excision of the nodule and its histological 
examination is important to differentiate between the more frequent benign and much less frequent malignant nodules. The highest incidence of thyroid lesions was seen between the 3rd and 4th decades of life with female preponderance