Clinical analysis of 4 453 nodular goiter cases
- VernacularTitle:4453例结节性甲状腺肿临床分析
- Author:
Xuedong FANG
;
Baodong GAI
;
Junsheng CUI
;
Guiqiu CHEN
;
Deheng ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nodular goiter;
Small-area analysis;
Canceration
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical characteristics of nodular goiter in Changchun area. Methods An retrospective analysis was made on 4 453 cases of nodular goiter proved by pathology in a period of 39 years. Results Surgery performed for nodular goiter accounted for 44.48% of all thyroid operations, with a rate of male to female of 1∶4.95. The male patients were significantly older than female. The correct diagnosis rate of nodular goiter was 71.95%, thyroid adenoma and thyroid cyst were common misdiagnosis. The right lobe was more subject to thyroid goiter than the left one, and canceration developed in 3.66% of all nodular goiter. Conclusions Changchun is an area of iodine deficiency. There are close relations between pregnancy, lactation, menses and the development of nodular goiter. Nodular thyroid goiter is subject to canceration.goit
