Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including recent advances in management
Thyroid dysfunction
Wednesday 30 August 2023, 12:45 AM

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Thyroid dysfunction affects a wide segment of the population, can have an insidious onset and may only be picked up opportunistically. Once recognised, it needs careful ongoing management to avoid the long-term adverse effects of an abnormal thyroid hormone level. Many patients with thyroid disease can, however, be successfully managed in primary care, explains Geoff Braatvedt
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