HISTO-PATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF THYROID LESIONS

Abstract

Background: Thyroid gland is one of the important organs, which plays wide and vital physiological roles in the body. The thyroid hormones affect all body organs and are responsible for maintenance of homeostasis and the body integrity.

Methods: This is Cross sectional study conducted on 50 patients reporting to the pathology dept. with in study duration and eligible as per inclusion criteria were included in the study.

Results: Maximum 34% belonged to 31-40 years age group followed by 24% individuals in 21-30 years age group. Majority (88%) patients were benign and 12% patients were malignant.

Conclusion: FNAC is a simple, safe and cost-effective diagnostic modality in the investigation of thyroid disease with high specificity and accuracy.

Keywords: Thyroid swelling, goiter, FNAC.