Screening of young subjects for goiter: role of ultrasonic examinations

• DOI: 10.14341/probl12023
• Publication Date: 2019-10-12T00:07:09Z
• Authors: T. A. Zykova; A. L. Fefilov; O. A. Tsyganova; N. A. Martyushova; O. N. Sukhanova; S. N. Zykova
• Keywords: Palpation

Eighty-two students in whom goiter was diagnosed by palpation were examined ultrasonography. Assessment of the volume thyroid these revealed diffuse only 5.5% and nodular 22% cases. Thyroid dysfunction 16% subjects with or goiter. Sonographic examination an assessment its echostructure helps more accurately diagnose plan therapeutic measures.