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A goiter only needs to be treated if it is causing symptoms. Treatments for an enlarged thyroid include: Radioactive iodine to shrink the gland; Surgery (thyroidectomy) to remove all or part of the gland; Small doses of Lugol's iodine or potassium...
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Goiters of all types will regress with treatment of the underlying condition. Dietary iodine may be all that is needed. However, if an iodine deficient thyroid that has grown in size to accommodate its deficiency is suddenly supplied an adequate a...
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Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all (total thyroidectomy) or part (subtotal or partial thyroidectomy) of the thyroid gland.
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Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the thyroid gland is removed. The thyroid gland is located in the forward (anterior) part of the neck just under the skin and in front of the Adam ' s apple.
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Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the thyroid gland is removed. The thyroid gland is located in the forward part of the neck (anterior) just under the skin and in front of the Adam ' s apple.
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