In India around 10-12 per cent of people have asymmetric swelling of thyroid gland called as nodules. In order to scientifically update the surgeons of southern Odisha about these disorders, the Silk City Surgeons Club in association with PG Department of General Surgery, MKCG Medical College organised a workshop here on Saturday.
Dr Sudhansu Sekhar Mohanty presided. Dr Sunil Kumar Kota, Endocrinologist from Diabetes and Endocare Clinic, Brahmapur was invited as the resource person cum chief speaker.
Dr Kota explained about the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment of the thyroid nodules.