title: [The role of prophylactic examinations in detecting thyroid disorders. Preliminary results].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Nonpalpable nodules in the thyroid are frequent and estimated to be found in 50% of people above 50 year of age when goiter in adult population is found in 4-10%. Thyroid nodules in 5% are of neoplastic character and their diligent investigation is necessary with USG, FNA and certain biochemical factors evaluation. Screening is an important part of diagnosing thyroid gland.
  
  
  METHODS
  Prophylactic examination donated by Krakow's City Government was performed in 140 persons aged 18-71 among whom 93.3% were women. Clinical examination, USG, FNA (when it was necessary), and TSH serum level evaluation were conducted in these patients.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In 42.2% (group I) no abnormalities were detected. In 28.5% (group II) USG revealed thyroid nodules when clinical examination was negative. In 29.3% (group III) the presence of palpable nodules was confirmed by USG. In consecutive groups I-III following factors were presented: mean age, frequency of performed FNA's and thyroids volume.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  USG is an efficient method in prophylaxis of thyroid disorders.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Chirurgii Endokrynologicznej, Collegium Medium, Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Szpital Miejski Specjalistyczny im. G. Narutowicza, Kraków.
authors.forename: Stanisław
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cichoń
authors.forename: Ryszard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Anielski
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Graca
authors.forename: Marian
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Słowiaczek
authors.forename: Renata
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Godyń-Swedzioł
authors.forename: Wojciech
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Cichoń
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kowalczyk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood*; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D013972:Thyrotropin