Effects of Metformin on TSH Levels and Benign Nodular Goiter Volume in Patients Without Insulin Resistance or Iodine Insufficiency

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of metformin (MTF) use on TSH levels, thyroid volume and volume of benign thyroid nodules (TNs). Additionally, to study if iodine status influences the outcomes.Methods: A total of 23 euthyroid patients (42 TNs) with benign thyroid nodules, diagnosed by fine needle...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Endocrinology
Main Authors:	Patricia Borges dos Santos, Larissa Nascimento Gertrudes, Flavia Lucia Conceição, Bruno Moulin de Andrade, Denise Pires de Carvalho, Mario Vaisman, Patricia de Fatima dos Santos Teixeira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-07-01
Subjects:	benign thyroid nodule thyroid nodules volume thyroid volume metformin insulin resistance TSH
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2019.00465/full