Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	112241
Country	Saudi Arabia

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Thyroid nodules as predictors of adenomatous colonic polyps: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Hyder Osman Mirghani and Salah Alghamdi
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Corresponding Author	Hyder Osman Mirghani, Full Professor, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tabuk, Prince Fahd Bin Sulta, Tabuk 51941, Saudi Arabia. s.hyder63@hotmail.com
Key Words	Adenomatous colonic polyps; Thyroid stimulating hormone; Thyroid nodule; Predictors; Risk factors
Core Tip	Thyroid polyps are common in particular among the middle age group, colonoscopy is indicated in the above 50 years. However, it is invasive, easy reliable methods for risk stratification for colonic polyps screening is important. The few studies, that assessed the association of thyroid nodules and colon polyps, showed contradicting results. The current meta-analysis contributed significantly to the field because it is the first meta-analysis to find an association. Our research challenges the current colonic polyp screening guidelines because physicians might need to include thyroid nodules as a risk factor for colonic polyps.
Citation	Mirghani HO, Alghamdi S. Thyroid nodules as predictors of adenomatous colonic polyps: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Clin Cases 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-22 03:30
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-22 03:30
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Return for Revision	2025-07-25 06:58
Revised	2025-07-25 11:30
Second Decision	2025-10-20 02:57
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-10-21 01:55
Articles in Press	2025-10-21 01:55
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