Association of multi-nodular goitre with different age groups of women

Background: multi nodular goitre with hyperthyroidism is common in developing countries where the population is iodine-deficient.aims: present study was tried to find out the relationship of age with multi-nodular goitre in women with different age groups.methods: forty two women with biopsy and ultrasound confirmed multi-nodular goitre were included in the study. women were underwent surgery in surgical department of sir ganga ram hospital lahore. their detailed information was entered in a proforma after taking their consent. blood sample of patients was drawn and sent to laboratory for estimation of level of thyroid hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone.results: multi-nodular goitre was more common in old age group and less common in middle age group. it was observed that in all age groups only t3 was increased while the level of tsh and t4 was normal. 50% women showed the problem of hypertension and diabetes in middle age and old age. on the other hand in age group 20-30 years women visited have no disease other than the problem of multi-nodular goitre.conclusion: it is therefore concluded that multi-nodular goitre is common in women from puberty or adolescence to old age so there is need to check thyroid status in every age group as early awareness may prevent the advancement of disease which may lead to surgery. © 2014 pakistan journal of medical and health sciences. all rights reserved.