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Sonographic evaluation of thyroid lesion with FNAC correlation

Yashdeep, Sumit Kumar Ghosh, Shivani Rohilla, Subhash C Sylonia

Post Graduate Student (Radiodiagnosis), Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India; Professor and HOD, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India; Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India; Assistant Professor (Radiodiagnosis), Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Volume / Issue5 / 4 (December-December 2024)
Pages144-148
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  • Received05 October 2024
  • Accepted09 November 2024

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: The thyroid gland is critical in regulating metabolic functions of the body. High resolution sonography is the imaging modality of choice by which normal anatomical and pathological features of thyroid can be demonstrated. In this study the ultrasonographic features of various thyroid lesions in patients with thyroid disorders is evaluated and these sonographic findings were correlated with FNAC.

Method: The present study included 70 patients with clinically palpable thyroid swelling. The patients included in the study were subjected to gray scale and colour Doppler examination of the thyroid gland and fine needle aspiration cytology and histopathological examination.

Stastical Analysis: The data was analysed by SPSS 26.0 with independent chi square test.

Results: It is a cross sectional study in which various sonographic features such as size, echotexture of thyroid gland and nodules were evaluated based on

size, shape, margins, contents, echotexture, calcification and halo. Based on ultrasound these lesions were classified as benign and malignant. FNAC from these lesions were obtained and was sent for evaluation. The FNAC findings are correlated with sonographic findings. Malignant lesions identified as malignant on USG was confirmed as malignant on FNAC also.

Conclusion: Ultrasound is the best imaging modality for thyroid gland. The combination of ultrasonography with FNAC, rather than a single modality, helps detect malignant nodules and timely surgical intervention.

 

Keywords

High Resolution Ultra Sonography (HRUSG)Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)Thyroid NodulesBenignMalignant

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How to Cite

Yashdeep, Ghosh, S. K., Rohilla, S., & Sylonia, S. C. (2024). Sonographic evaluation of thyroid lesion with FNAC correlation. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 5(4), 144-148.

Yashdeep, et al. "Sonographic evaluation of thyroid lesion with FNAC correlation." International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, vol. 5, no. 4, 2024, pp. 144-148.

Yashdeep, Ghosh, S. K., Rohilla, S. and Sylonia, S. C. (2024) 'Sonographic evaluation of thyroid lesion with FNAC correlation', International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 5(4), pp. 144-148.

Yashdeep, Ghosh SK, Rohilla S, Sylonia SC. Sonographic evaluation of thyroid lesion with FNAC correlation. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research. 2024;5(4):144-148.

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