Pattern of thyroid diseases in Arar city, northern Saudi Arabia

Background: Thyroid hormone acts as a vital factor of development and growth, and in adults plays a critical part in the regulation of the function and metabolism of virtually every organ system

Study objective: The objective of this study was to identify the pattern of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia and some related socio-demographic determinants

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia. A multistage stratified random sampling technique was used. A pre-designed online questionnaire was distributed among the targeted population and filled by participants after a brief introduction or explanation of the idea of the research to the public. Sampled participants filled out the self-reported predesigned questionnaire to collect socioeconomic and thyroid diseases related data

Results: The study included 160 participants. The total prevalence of thyroid diseases was 36[22.5%]. Of the 36 reported cases of thyroid diseases, 11[30.5%] were reported as having hyperthyroidism and 25[69.5%] were having hypothyroidism. Of the 11 patients with hyperthyroidism9 [81.8%] were males and 2[18.2%] were females. Of the 25 patients with hypothyroidism, 4[16.0%] were males and 21[84.0%] were females

Conclusion: Hypothyroidism is the prevalent form of thyroid diseases in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia, females: male ratio was about 1:5. Knowledge of various factors influencing thyroid dysfunction can help the public to guard against these prevalent diseases. More studies should be carried out in Arar city to stress on the individual thyroid disorder. The studies should be community based with clinical and laboratory diagnosis of cases

Microdebrider technique versusconventional microlaryngosurgeryfor treatment of vocal fold polyp

The present study is a prospective study to evaluate the voice outcome after removal of vocal fold polyp by using microdebrider versus the conventional micolaryngosurgery [CMS]. It was investigated 20 patients with vocal fold polyps. Those patients classified into two groups. The First Group was submitted to microdebrider technique and the second one wassubmitted to CMS for removal of polyp. All patients subjected to a protocol of assessment preoperative and two weeks postoperative. Both types of surgery had a good result that evidenced by stroboscopic and acoustic and aerodynamic assessment. The microdebrider technique showed some advantages than CMS but still CMS is easier and cheaper