FEATURES OF THE CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND MORPHOLOGY OF THYROID CANCER IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

In recent decades, the incidence of thyroid cancer has increased worldwide, while mortality rates have remained relatively stable [Chen D.W. et al., 2025]. Marked regional differences in prevalence, incidence, and mortality persist, with the level of socioeconomic development (SDI) significantly influencing the epidemiological characteristics of the disease, making thyroid cancer a long-term public health concern [Zhang L. et al., 2025]. The increasing global burden of thyroid cancer is accompanied by pronounced gender and regional disparities. In highly developed countries, reducing overdiagnosis is a priority, whereas improving access to medical care remains the key focus in regions with low SDI [Lei W. et al., 2026]. In Uzbekistan, data on sex differences in the histological and morphological characteristics of thyroid cancer remain limited, reflecting the broader underrepresentation of regional data in studies across Asian countries [Mousavi S.E. et al., 2025].