Incidental finding of Thyroid Nodules Detected during Carotid Color Doppler Ultrasound in Asymptomatic Patients

Abstract: To determine the prevalence of thyroid nodules detected during extra cranial carotid Doppler examination. Method: This is a retrospective review of prospective database including patients undergoing carotid color doppler examination in the time period (November 2016 through February 2017), demographic data, presence of thyroid nodules and presence of chronic medical illness were detected by reviewing electronic medical records. Statistical Analysis was determined using The Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Result: The study included 85 patients with mean age (±standard deviation ) of 64 ±14.99. Fifty one (60%) males and 34 (40%) females were identified. Thyroid nodules were detected in 8 (9.4%) patients out of 85 (90.6%) patients. Five (62.07%) of which were females and 3 (37.93) were males. Conclusion: Thyroid nodules are a common incidental finding in carotid doppler examination occurring in females more than males. Keywords: extra cranial carotid Doppler examination, thyroid nodules. Title: Incidental finding of Thyroid Nodules Detected during Carotid Color Doppler Ultrasound in Asymptomatic Patients Author: Rayyan A. Kinsara, Eman S. Badawod, Maria A. Bagais, Huda A. Saimaldahar, Mohammed A. Alariefy, Adel K. Kotb, Mohammad A. Wazzan, Ahmed H. Abduljabbar International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Research Publish Journals

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