Thyroid Volume in Sudanese Normal Subjects
Author Information
Author(s): Yousef Mohamed, Sulieman Abdelmoneim, Ahmed Bushra, Abdella Alsafi, Eltom Khaled
Primary Institution: Sudan University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
This study aimed to establish a local reference of thyroid volume in Sudanese normal subjects using ultrasound.
Conclusion
The study established a local reference for thyroid volume in Sudanese subjects, showing that males have a greater thyroid volume than females.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall mean thyroid volume for both lobes was 6.44 ± 2.44 mL.
- The mean thyroid volume for females was 5.78 ± 1.96 mL and for males was 6.69 ± 2.56 mL.
- The right lobe volume was greater than the left lobe volume in both sexes.
Takeaway
Doctors used ultrasound to measure the size of thyroid glands in healthy Sudanese people, and they found that men generally have bigger thyroids than women.
Methodology
Ultrasound was used to measure the thyroid volume of 103 healthy subjects, with measurements taken using an ellipsoid model.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from the exclusion criteria, which could affect the representativeness of the sample.
Limitations
The study excluded subjects with thyroid disease and those affected by menstrual cycles or recent childbirth, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The study included 28 females (27.18%) and 75 males (72.82%) with a mean age of 21.8 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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