To identify the anatomical location of thyroid nodule and to find out association of this location with the risk of malignancy. Materials and Methods: The prospective observational study was conducted in Bir Hospital from May 2020 to March 2021. A total of 35 patient with thyroid nodule were included. Ultrasonography of thyroid nodules was done to determine the laterality and polarity. Nodules of size ≥cm were considered and sent for fine needle aspiration cytology. Surgery was done for nodules with malignant features and histopathology was sent.

Keywords : Thyroid nodule; Malignancy of thyroid; Ultrasonography; fine needle aspiration cytology.