Relationship of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components With Thyroid Nodule(s)

Relationship of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components With Thyroid Nodule(s)

To investigate the association between metabolic syndrome (MS) and thyroid nodule(s).

To investigate the association between metabolic syndrome (MS), body mass index (BMI), hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, hypertension and thyroid nodule(s) or thyroid functions in euthyroid subjects. Screen for the risk factors that affect the incidence of thyroid nodule(s).

Inclusion Criteria:

1. People who received routain physical and laboratory examinations in the Health Management Cenre of QianFoShan Hospital from Jan. 2013 to Dec. 2015.
2. signed the informed consent.
3. Have complete clinical data.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with previous history of thyroid disease other than thyroid nodules.
2. People with abnormal thyroid function.
3. Thyroid ultrasound revealed patients with other lesions other than normal thyroid and thyroid nodules.
4. Pregnant or lactating women.