A Study of Thyroid Profile in Patients with Benign Breast Disease

Authors

  • Amreen Faruq Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, BIRDEM General Hospital, Shahbagh, Dhaka
  • MNA Alam Department of Surgery, BIRDEM General Hospital, Shahbagh, Dhaka
  • F Afsana Department of Endocrinology, BIRDEM General Hospital, Shahbagh, Dhaka
  • M Haque Department of Surgery, BIRDEM General Hospital, Shahbagh, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v10i2.44121

Keywords:

benign breast disease (BBD), hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia

Abstract

Background: To observe the association between thyroid dysfunction and benign breast disease.

Methods: Prospective observational study conducted in the surgical outpatient department on female patients with benign breast disease from April 2017 to April 2018.

Results: Among the 208 female subjects included in the study 14.9% had hypothyroidism and 87.5% were completely symptom free when treated with Thyroxin replacement. Serum Prolactin level was also measured in all the subjects and hyperprolactinemia found in 4.8% with 50% associated with hypothyroidism.

Conclusion: Thyroid profile may serve as a useful investigation in the treatment of patients with benign breast disease.

Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 10, No. 2: July 2019, P 125-130

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Published

2019-11-20

How to Cite

Faruq, A., Alam, M., Afsana, F., & Haque, M. (2019). A Study of Thyroid Profile in Patients with Benign Breast Disease. Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal, 10(2), 125–130. https://doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v10i2.44121

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Original Articles