Prevalence and characterization of asymptomatic thyroid nodules in Assin North District, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ultrasound is now the initial imaging modality of choice for detection and characterization of lesions of the thyroid gland. Ultrasound imaging studies of the thyroid gland report varied prevalence of asymptomatic thyroid nodules (ATN), ranging from 20 to 67%. This study estimated the prevalence, characterized and determined factors associated with ATN in selected communities in the Assin North Municipality, Central Region, Ghana.

Methods

The study was a cross-sectional design, involving 320 participants from six (6) communities in the Assin North District of the Central Region of Ghana. Socio-demographic data and data from ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Morna MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8809614 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature