A Prospective Study on Incidence of Thyrotoxicosis And Malignancy in Multinodular Goitre in Central Tamilnadu Population
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10
Abstract
The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ, normally impalpable and its main function is regulation of basal metabolic rate. It stimulates somatic and psychic growth. Diseases of thyroid gland especially multinodular goiter is prevalent in India. Our prospective study planned to calculate the incidence of thyrotoxicosis and malignancy in multinodulargoitre in central Tamilnadu population, and the results tabulated which shows a significant risk of malignancy in MNG.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. K. Kesavalingam M. S, Dr. T. Karthikeyan M. S, Dr. S. S Meera M. S, Dr. R. Tamilselvan, Dr. V. Sri Priyadharsan
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