Abstract
Introduction: The widespread use of neck Ultrasonography has led to increased incidences of incidentally discovered thyroid lesions. Worldwide, females are more affected by thyroid diseases than males. clinical and imaging detection of thyroid lesions in males is also mandatory to early discover any suspicious or malignant lesions that may warrants surgical intervention.
Subjects and methods: Prospective study was performed at the Radiology Sciences department, faculty of applied medical sciences, KAU at 2012- 2023. Thyroid US was performed to 135 healthy males aging 12- 62 years old, not diabetic or hypertensive. Ethical approval and participants’ consents were obtained.
Results: Thyroid lesions were detected in 40 participants including focal and diffuse thyroid lesions (28 and 12 cases respectively). All lesions show US benign criteria.
Aim of work is to study the incidence and character of thyroid lesions in healthy males using Ultrasonography
