Scholarly Article
Goiters in Some Iraqi Females
Rashid , Saud, Alhiti, Hazim
2022-09-26 · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences · University of Tripoli Alahlia
Abstract
Background and aims. Goiter is a recognized disorder in females all over the world. This paper illustrates the goiter presentations of a sample of Iraqi females in one center in Al Anbar Provenance. Methods. This was a prospective, random collection of 320 Iraqi females in the general surgery outpatient clinic from Heet General Hospital between (1st August 2017 to 1st February 2019). We reported data after female/family consent to participate in the research, via direct clinical assessments, thyroid function tests, and goiter ultrasound. Results. Of 320 Iraqi females, eighty-six (26.8%) were in the peak age group (40-49). One hundred and twenty-six females had hypothyroid goiter (39.3 %), 141 females were euthyroid (44 %), and 53 females were hyperthyroid (16.5 %). Conclusion. Goiter is a common disorder among Iraqi females (especially in Al Anbar) that needs high clinical suspicion, government screening, and public awareness.
Citation Details
AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 479-482