HubHip: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Endocrine Disorders: Thyroid: Treatment: Surgery (7)

DescriptionThyroid surgery, either partial thyroidectomy or thyroidectomy is sometimes performed to remove all or part of the thyroid gland, if cancer is found or suspected, if there is a large goiter, and in some cases as a treatment for hyperthyroidism.

   

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