Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Among all the endocrine disorders, thyroid disorders are the most common in India. The present study was conducted to assess FNAC findings of thyroid swellings. Materials & Methods: 78 patients with thyroid swellings was recorded. All underwent ultrasonography. USG findings were recorded in which ever patients they were available. FNAC was done as per standard protocols. Results: Out of 78 patients, males were 40 and females were 38. Thyroid swelling were colloid nodular/adenomatous goiter in 22, lymphocytic thyroiditis in 10, papillary carcinoma in 8, follicular neoplasm in 15, simple colloid cyst in 11, toxic goitre in 6 and insufficient material in 5 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: FNAC is effective in diagnosis of thyroid swelling. Key words: FNAC, thyroid swelling, USG.