Surgery in Hashimoto′s thyroiditis: Indications, complications, and associated cancers
Background : Indications for surgery in Hashimoto′s thyroiditis (HT) patients are compressive symptoms and suspicion of malignancy. A high incidence of thyroid malignancy has been reported in patients with HT. The effect of surgery on discomfort in swallowing and tightness in the neck has not been p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Postgraduate Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=2011;volume=57;issue=2;spage=120;epage=122;aulast=Pradeep |