Abstract

Background: Benign thyroid disease can be classified into diffuse hyperplastic goitre, multinodular goitre and solitary nodule thyroid. Thyroid nodules can be detected in 4% to 8% of the adult population by palpation, but in 40% to 50% of the population by ultrasound. Among these, endemic goitres, thyroiditis and toxic adenomas may present with altered thyroid function. Fine needle aspiration, preferably ultrasound guided with cytological examination will determine the exact pathogenesis. Ultrasound is the investigation of choice to identify nodularity, cystic changes and extent of disease. Surgical management includes total thyroidectomy or hemithyroidectomy and decided by correlating thyroid function, cytology and ultrasound. Surgery is indicated in symptomatic patients, large goitre and in retrosternal extension. Aim of the study is to identify the right surgical option after correlating Fine needle aspiration Cytology, Ultrasound and Thyroid Function Test.

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