Clinical Study

Goiter and Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy

Table 1

Demographic data for cases and controls, including prevalence of smoking, reflux, allergies, and concurrent endocrine conditions.

CasesControls

Total number ( )3325
Mean Age ± SD41.73 ± 9.4737.44 ± 10.89
Gender (% males)640
Smoking (%)2720
Reflux (%)1212
Allergy (%)1232
Mean thyroid size (cm3)26.996 ± 14.852
(Range)9.430–67.022
Thyroid stimulating hormonal level
 Hypothyroidism (%)270
 Hyperthyroidism (%)30
 Euthyroid (%)700

Thyroid nodules (%)82