Abstract:Objective: Goiter is a common form of thyroid swelling among population living in areas of iodine deficiency. Of the goiters, non-toxic multinodular goiter (MNG) is the most common and benign form of thyroid disease. However, studies have shown that long-standing MNGs may harbour malignancy. The present study was, therefore, undertaken to ascertain the prevalence of malignancy in clinically diagnosed non-toxic MNGs.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Surgery (all four-… Show more
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